Banglar Joyjatra denied access to Strait of Hormuz again

The Bangladeshi vessel Banglar Joyjatra has once again been prevented from crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Friday night, despite Iran’s announcement of reopening the strategic shipping route.
The Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) vessel sailed from the anchorage of Sharjah Port in the United Arab Emirates at around 9pm (Bangladesh time) following the reopening announcement.
However, within a few hours of heading towards the strait, the Iranian Navy, via radio communication, ordered all vessels, including Joyjatra, to turn back and await permission.
Confirming the development, the ship’s Chief Engineer, Rashedul Hasan, told Daily Sun that it entered the strait at 11:50pm on Friday and had been expected to cross it in the early hours. 
However, it was denied passage and returned to the Persian Gulf, he added.
According to data from ship-tracking platform MarineTraffic, the Bangladeshi vessel was positioned around noon near the Al Darah coastal border crossing between the UAE and Oman.

The restrictions are not limited to the Bangladeshi vessel. Ship-tracking data suggests that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains highly restricted, while international maritime trade groups continue to assess the safety of the route with caution.
Banglar Joyjatra has been in the Persian Gulf since 2 February, transporting cargo between ports in the region.