Event Brief
UKMTO warns vessels over US blockade near Iran ports
Filed: May 29, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET
Summary: UKMTO advises ships to keep 30 nautical miles from US units and follow radio instructions amid a blockade of Iranian ports.
WHO: UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)
WHAT: Issued a maritime advisory warning that a military blockade of Iranian ports restricts inbound and outbound traffic and directing vessels to stay clear of US military units.
WHEN: May 29, 2026 at 7:52 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: A military blockade on Iranian ports remains in force, restricting maritime traffic and requiring compliance to avoid enforcement actions.
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