US EditionTankers pass Strait of Hormuz on first day of US blockade, data shows
Shipping data showed the three tankers were not bound for Iranian ports, and traffic remained a fraction of normal levels, analysts said.
- On Tuesday, at least eight ships crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports announced by President Donald Trump on Sunday.
- The blockade followed failed peace talks in Islamabad between the United States and Iran, creating significant uncertainty for shippers, oil companies, and war risk insurers.
- Shipping data shows the Iran-linked tankers that crossed were not heading to Iranian ports, while the Rich Starry carries about 250,000 barrels of methanol through the Strait.
- China's foreign ministry said on Tuesday the blockade is "dangerous and irresponsible," warning it would aggravate tensions. War risk insurance coverage is reviewed every 48 hours by underwriters.
- Ship broker BRS reported that normality "arguably now appears more distant" than one week ago, with industry experts anticipating little or no commercial traffic through the Strait for the foreseeable future.
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The Independent (US)How Strait of Hormuz traffic was impacted by first day of US blockade
Strait of Hormuz traffic barely affected on first day of U.S. blockade, data shows
The first full day of a U.S. blockade on vessels calling at Iranian ports made little difference to Strait of Hormuz traffic on Tuesday, with at least eight ships including three Iran-linked tankers, crossing the waterway, shipping data showed.
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