Vance says Strait of Hormuz sees increased traffic, contradicting Iranian report of 96-hour halt

U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is already seeing more maritime traffic, directly contradicting an Iranian media report citing the IRGC that no vessel has transited the strait in 96 hours. Vance also said some in Israel support the emerging US-Iran agreement and that Israel will have a seat at the table.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is experiencing increased maritime traffic, directly contradicting a report by Iranian state-affiliated media that cited the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as saying no ship had crossed the strait in 96 hours. The two claims represent sharply conflicting narratives on the status of the strategic waterway amid ongoing U.S.–Iran negotiations.

As The Zioneer reported at 15:24, the earlier bulletin noted the same contradiction: Vance's statement clashes with the IRGC's assertion of a prolonged halt. The Iranian claim, if accurate, would indicate a de facto blockade far exceeding any previous interruption since the current crisis began.

Vance also addressed the diplomatic track, saying he believes there are elements in Israel that 'like' the emerging agreement and that Israel will definitely have a seat at the table in the 'new Middle East.' These remarks come amid a flurry of reports about a U.S.–Iran framework, including a possible 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, as The Zioneer has reported since June 12.

The contradictory claims on Hormuz traffic remain unverifiable at this stage. Neither the IRGC nor the U.S. administration has issued a joint statement or provided independent maritime tracking data to resolve the discrepancy.

3 developments

1. 20 minutes ago · 18:43 · 15 JunLatest

   Significant traffic increase expected within two weeks according to US official

2. 15:32 · 15 Jun

   Vance claims some in Israel support the emerging US-Iran agreement.

3. 15:24 · 15 Jun

   Contradictory claims on Strait of Hormuz traffic: Vance says more movement, IRGC says 96-hour halt

• Developing21 minutes ago · 18:42 · 15 JunUS official predicts major increase in Strait of Tiran traffic, already underway
• Strong3 days ago · 09:09 · 12 JunUS official says shipping continues transiting Strait of Hormuz
• Strong4 days ago · 23:10 · 11 JunTrump says Strait of Hormuz to reopen as early as Saturday or Monday
• Developing32 minutes ago · 18:31 · 15 JunClearing strait of Hormuz of mines could take weeks, delaying oil shipments

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