Uraloğlu stated that on February 28, there were 15 ships owned by Turkish shipping companies waiting to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. "This is explained by our initiatives, but also by the fact that they used Iranian ports or were transporting goods coming from or destined for Iran," said Uraloğlu. The minister did not specify when the second ship passed through the strait, while noting that the first ship received Iranian permission and passed on March 13. According to information published by "CNN Turk," the two ships that managed to pass were Rozana and Neraki. He added that of the 15 blocked ships, only nine have requested permission to pass through the strait, and that the ministries of transport and foreign affairs are working to help them obtain the necessary approvals. "Four of them have not requested to leave the area. Two are power generation ships and are stationed on-site. The other two are waiting for the situation to calm down," emphasized Uraloğlu.