Ankara:Iranian forces intercepted 19 ships attempting to navigate through the Strait of Hormuz outside the route designated by Tehran over the past two days. This information was reported by the Fars News Agency, citing military sources.

According to Anadolu Agency, The details regarding the identity, flags, cargoes, or destinations of these vessels were not disclosed by the agency. Additionally, it remains unclear what actions were taken by Iranian forces following the interceptions or whether any of the ships were detained.

This development occurs amidst diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint. The strait had been effectively closed by Tehran in response to US-Israeli attacks in February and an ensuing maritime blockade on Iran.