### [2026-05-20](/feed/2026/05/20/index.md)

##### Middle Eastern crisis
# The Iranian Navy claims that it has allowed 26 ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours. 




### Sources:

1. [Oman Observer](https://www.omanobserver.om/ampArticle/1189969)

### Changes:

1. The IRGC Navy claims that it has allowed 26 ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours.  _2026-05-21 13:37:06 (First version)_
1. The Iranian Navy claims that it has allowed 26 ships to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours.  _(Current version)_

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