[Iran Claims to Have Blocked 30 Ships from Unauthorized Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz] According to Iran's Mehr News Agency, since August 22, a total of 30 vessels have attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without permission, and Iranian armed forces have blocked their passage. During this period, vessels were only allowed limited passage through Iranian-approved routes after coordination with Iran and payment of passage fees. Claims regarding mine-clearing operations are also unsubstantiated by any data, and the US has not provided any supporting documentation to date. Furthermore, claims regarding the scale of oil exports lack documentary evidence, and these claims appear to be part of a US media war aimed at influencing global markets, particularly the energy market.
