Iran Seeks International Recognition for Strait of Hormuz Control Amid Ship Movements
Iran is reportedly seeking international recognition for its control over the Strait of Hormuz and the right to levy taxes on passage. This comes as a South Korean cargo ship, previously damaged in an attack, and another vessel have exited the Gulf via the strait.
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South Korean cargo ship damaged in Strait of Hormuz attack set to depart Gulf
Bulk carrier Namu was damaged in a May attack that Seoul initially blamed on Iran
By Jack Kim and Heejin Kim
Read full article →1 more S. Korean vessel exits Strait of Hormuz
One additional South Korean-operated vessel has exited the Strait of Hormuz after being stranded there amid the US-Iran war, bringing the total number of ships remaining in the region to just two, the oceans ministry said Wednesday. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries said the vehicle carrier bound for South Korea safely passed through the strategic waterway and is sailing normally, with six Korean sailors on board. It was among the 26 South Korea-related vessels that had been stranded in the s
By The Korea Herald
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