Iran says land routes will bypass U.S. naval blockade as ships challenge Hormuz restrictions

jordan pulse : The Iranian Interior Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that it has established land-based alternatives for exports and imports to counter a U.S. naval blockade on its ports, which has now entered its second day.
The ministry urged provincial officials to facilitate the movement of goods via land borders to mitigate the impact of the maritime restrictions. The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a total naval blockade on all Iranian ports, following the failure of the first round of U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad last Saturday.
Despite the military blockade, ship-tracking data from Kpler showed at least two vessels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian ports on Monday. The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Christiana and the Comoros-flagged oil tanker Elbes were both recorded clearing the strategic waterway after the blockade took effect.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated it will not interfere with freedom of navigation for vessels bound for non-Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz but maintained it will block all Iranian shipping activity.
The escalation comes as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Tehran, with President Trump threatening to target any Iranian vessel attempting to breach the naval perimeter.

The Iranian Interior Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that it has established land-based alternatives for exports and imports to counter a U.S. naval blockade on its ports, which has now entered its second day.
The ministry urged provincial officials to facilitate the movement of goods via land borders to mitigate the impact of the maritime restrictions. The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a total naval blockade on all Iranian ports, following the failure of the first round of U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad last Saturday.
Despite the military blockade, ship-tracking data from Kpler showed at least two vessels successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian ports on Monday. The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier Christiana and the Comoros-flagged oil tanker Elbes were both recorded clearing the strategic waterway after the blockade took effect.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated it will not interfere with freedom of navigation for vessels bound for non-Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz but maintained it will block all Iranian shipping activity.
The escalation comes as Washington seeks to increase pressure on Tehran, with President Trump threatening to target any Iranian vessel attempting to breach the naval perimeter.