India, July 15 -- Several vessels linked to Iranian trade passed through the Strait of Hormuz just before the United States' renewed naval blockade on Iranian ports came into effect. According to ship-tracking data, 11 vessels transited the strategic waterway on Tuesday, with nine following Iranian trade routes, including oil tankers and ships carrying petroleum products, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), methanol, and iron ore.

The development comes amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran following renewed military exchanges and Washington's decision to tighten economic and maritime pressure on Tehran. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most important energy corridors, handling a significant share of global oil and natural...