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US Urges Ships Not to Pass Through Strait of Hormuz Unless Necessary

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US on Wednesday advised vessels to refrain from making non‑essential transits through the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz to avoid delays, follows from the US Naval Forces Central Command's statement published by the Joint Maritime Information Center.
"Due to the current geopolitical situation, vessels which do not need to transit the area are advised to remain well clear to avoid unnecessary delays to their voyage," the note read.
The command recommended that crews be prepared to change course or stop at the direction of US forces, and to have the necessary documents ready for inspection upon request.
"Neutral vessels, carrying neutral cargo or in ballast, between neutral ports in the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz may be subject to questioning, visit, and search to confirm their intentions regarding the blockade," the document added.
On February 28, the United States and Israel began striking targets in Iran, prompting retaliation from Iran. In mid-June, Tehran and Washington signed a memorandum aimed at a cessation of hostilities, but shortly afterward, they exchanged strikes again. At present, the conflict remains unresolved.
The escalation around Iran has led to the de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for deliveries of oil and liquefied natural gas from the Persian Gulf countries to the global market, and has also affected the level of oil exports and production in the region, driving up prices.
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