At least 3 ships passed Strait of Hormuz on Day 2 of U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, tracker shows

CBS News
April 14, 2026
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At least three ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on day two of the U.S. blockade.

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While the blockade impacts maritime traffic, the passage of some ships suggests its effectiveness may be limited, potentially mitigating severe disruptions to global trade.

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At least three ships successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the second day of the United States' blockade against Iranian ports. This passage occurred despite the ongoing U.S. blockade, a measure implemented by the Trump administration. The number of ships passing is significantly lower than the more than one hundred vessels that would typically cross the strait before the conflict. This development suggests that while the blockade is impacting maritime traffic, it has not completely halted passage through the critical waterway. Former CIA officer Elliot Ackerman and CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small are covering the situation.

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