GPS jamming active in Strait of Hormuz

GPS jamming is disrupting navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, causing ships to appear off course on tracking systems.

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Strait of Hormuz

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Monday, 27 April 2026 at 04:07 UTC

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Active GPS jamming is being reported in the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the surrounding area. The interference is causing ships' tracking systems to display their positions incorrectly, showing them on land territory in Oman and the United Arab Emirates. This disruption to maritime navigation occurs amid heightened regional tensions and recent diplomatic talks between Iran and Oman concerning the strait's security. The source of the jamming is not specified in the report.

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