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Middle East Eye • May 20, 2026 12:57

IRGC: 26 ships crossed Strait of Hormuz in last 24 hours

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IRGC: 26 ships crossed Strait of Hormuz in last 24 hours

Iran's IRGC says it has permitted 26 ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours.

It said that the ships included oil tankers, container ships and other commercial vessels.

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