Reports on June 1, 2026 outlined developments that the U.S. military coordinated Hormuz transits for dozens of merchant ships. U.S. officials said American forces helped coordinate passage of about 70 commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks.
In addition, most ships reportedly switched off transponders to avoid detection in the narrow waterway.
The same reports noted that u.S. Central Command guided traffic into and out of the Persian Gulf amid the three-month-old regional conflict.
Authorities also said iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Japan on June 1 that Tehran would try to facilitate passage of Japanese-flagged ships.
Further context from the day indicated the New York Times reported U.S. coordination efforts citing unnamed defense officials.
Related filings and briefings added that commercial shippers have faced insurance and routing challenges since the February escalation.
Officials said further steps would be announced as reviews continue.
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