The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has confirmed that 115 ships have successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz since Tuesday, marking a significant volume of traffic despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.
The figure represents a substantial increase from earlier estimates and suggests that commercial shipping is continuing, albeit under heightened risk conditions.
The update comes shortly after the IMO announced a temporary suspension of its mission to assist approximately 600 vessels believed to be stranded in waters surrounding the strait.
The pause in operations was triggered by an attack on a Singapore-flagged ship, underscoring the persistent security threats facing maritime traffic in the corridor.
The incident highlights the delicate balance between maintaining global energy flows and ensuring crew safety amid escalating regional hostilities.
This development follows earlier reports from Iran's navy, which stated on Wednesday that 26 vessels had transited the strait since Tuesday.