Hormuz strait: Two US commercial vessels are stranded in a rocky section in the southern waters of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported Tuesday. The situation has drawn attention as it highlights the navigational challenges in the region's treacherous waters. According to Anadolu Agency, US Central Command claimed that two US-flagged commercial ships had passed through the strait on Monday. However, this assertion was promptly denied by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, adding a layer of complexity to the maritime incident. An informed source indicated that the rocky waters near the coast of Oman are causing the vessels to be unable to exit or return from the area, further complicating the situation. The geographic conditions in the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz have been cited as a significant factor in the incident. The region reportedly lacks the capacity to serve as a maritime corridor, with navigation through these shallow, rocky southern waters deemed hi ghly risky. This underscores the challenges faced by vessels attempting to traverse this critical waterway, which serves as a vital conduit for global oil shipments. The incident occurs against a backdrop of heightened regional tensions. The US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, leading to retaliatory actions from Tehran against Israel and US allies in the Gulf. This escalation resulted in the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Although a ceasefire was brokered on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, subsequent talks in Islamabad failed to secure a lasting peace. The truce was extended by US President Donald Trump, albeit without a definite deadline, leaving the situation in a state of uncertainty.