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Second Turkish-owned ship transits Strait of Hormuz — Turkey transport minister confirms
·Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf
Turkey's Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu confirmed a second Turkish-owned ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The first Turkish ship transited on March 13 after receiving Iranian permission. Of 15 Turkish ships trapped at the war's outset, two have now left.
Turkish Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu told CNN Turk that a second Turkish-owned ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz. At the war's outbreak, 15 Turkish ships were in the strait; two have now exited. Four ships have not requested to leave; two are energy carriers and two engaged in regional trade. Turkey is coordinating with its foreign ministry to move the remaining nine ships. The first Turkish ship exited on March 13 after Iranian clearance. The transit follows the French CMA CGM Kribi's passage on April 2 and the second Turkish transit further indicates selective Iranian tolerance for specific flag-state vessels, while the strait remains effectively closed to most Western and US-aligned shipping.
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Actor responses
Iran appears to have selectively permitted the second Turkish vessel to transit; no public comment.
No immediate US comment on the second Turkish Hormuz transit.
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