The number marks an increase from the 31 vessels reported earlier in the day and follows Sunday’s interception of the Iranian-flagged cargo ship TOUSKA and boarding Thursday of M/T Majestic X in the Indian Ocean, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.
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The blockade was launched April 13, following weeks of disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely disrupted since the US-Israeli war on Iran began Feb. 28, rattling global energy markets and raising fears of prolonged economic damage. A ceasefire mediated by Pakistan is in place and more talks to end the conflict permanently are expected soon.
