Some ships find ways to sail through the Strait of Hormuz as hundreds are stalled

THe Strait of Hormuz isn't entirely closed -- some ships are getting through as Iran flexes its control over the strategic waterway.

Early report Major update Updated Mar 23, 2026, 8:03 PM UTC

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NPR: Some ships find ways to sail through the Strait of Hormuz as hundreds are stalled.

First seen Mar 23, 2026, 8:03 PM UTC Latest source Mar 23, 2026, 8:03 PM UTC

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NPR •published Mar 23, 2026, 8:03 PM UTC •fetched Mar 23, 2026, 8:04 PM UTC