CENTCOM Reports 55 Merchant Ships Safely Transited Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that 55 merchant ships successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, 2026, despite Tehran's claims of a blockade. USCENTCOM stated that commercial traffic increased on Saturday as U.S. forces operated in the area to support freedom of navigation. The Joint Maritime Information Center issued an advisory affirming that designated international shipping routes remain open and secure, moving large amounts of cargo and 17 million barrels of oil.
Date: June 20, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: U.S. Central Command