Bulk carrier bound for Brazil passes through Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Tasnim reports

A ​Panama-flagged bulk ​carrier bound for ‌Brazil passed ​through the Strait of Hormuz ‌using a route designated by Iran’s armed forces, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news ‌agency reported on Sunday.

Tasnim identified ‌the vessel as the Mdl Toofan, saying it had departed from ⁠Saudi ​Arabia’s ⁠Ras al-Khair port and was headed to ⁠Rio Grande.

The ship had previously ​attempted to transit the strait ⁠on May 4 but was turned back ⁠by ​Iranian armed forces, the agency said, adding that it ⁠was the second vessel since ⁠Saturday ⁠to use the Iranian-designated route through the waterway.