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Two Ships Pass Through Strait of Hormuz After US Military Blockade on Iranian Ports Takes Effect

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Published Apr 14, 2026 10:19 PM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 12:29 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Despite the US military's blockade on Iranian port shipping taking effect yesterday, Kpler data today shows at least two ships that had previously docked at Iranian ports passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier 'Christianna' and the Comoros-flagged tanker 'Elpis' were among those that transited the strait.

Despite the US military's blockade on Iranian port shipping taking effect yesterday, Kpler data today shows at least two ships that had previously docked at Iranian ports passed through the Strait of Hormuz. The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier 'Christianna' and the Comoros-flagged tanker 'Elpis' were among those that transited the strait.

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Published: Apr 14, 2026

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(Central News Agency, Tehran, April 14, comprehensive foreign report) The US military's blockade on Iranian port shipping took effect yesterday, but shipping tracking agency Kpler's data today shows that at least two ships that had previously docked at Iranian ports passed through the Strait of Hormuz yesterday.

Agence France-Presse reported that, according to Kpler, the Liberian-flagged bulk carrier 'Christianna', after unloading corn at Iran's Port of Bandar Imam Khomeini, passed through the Strait of Hormuz around 16:00 GMT yesterday.

At that time, the 'Christianna' was passing Larak Island, Iran, and the US blockade had taken effect two hours earlier, at 14:00 GMT yesterday.

Kpler data shows that another tanker, the 'Elpis', flying the flag of the African nation Comoros, passed near Larak Island around 11:00 GMT yesterday and sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz around 16:00 GMT yesterday. (Compiler: Chen Cheng-chien) 1150414

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FAQ

When did the US military's blockade on Iranian port shipping take effect according to the article?

The US military's blockade on Iranian port shipping took effect at 14:00 GMT on April 13, two hours before the 'Christianna' passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Which two ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the US blockade began, as reported by Kpler?

The Liberian-flagged bulk carrier 'Christianna' and the Comoros-flagged tanker 'Elpis' passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the US blockade took effect.

What cargo was the 'Christianna' carrying when it docked at Iran's Port of Bandar Imam Khomeini?

The 'Christianna' was carrying corn, which it unloaded at Iran's Port of Bandar Imam Khomeini before passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

At what time did the tanker 'Elpis' sail out of the Strait of Hormuz according to Kpler data?

The tanker 'Elpis', flagged under Comoros, sailed out of the Strait of Hormuz around 16:00 GMT on April 13, after passing near Larak Island earlier that day.

Where was the 'Christianna' located when it passed through the Strait of Hormuz on April 13?

The 'Christianna' was passing Larak Island, Iran, around 16:00 GMT on April 13 as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz after unloading corn.

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