Tankers U-Turn in Hormuz, With Some Taking Iran Route Instead
At least 8 vessels reversed course or detoured as shipping patterns shifted, while Kpler said 19 crossed the strait on Saturday.
- Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz showed signs of recovery on Sunday, with 19 vessels crossing on Saturday compared to 13 on Friday, despite unexplained U-turns by tankers over the weekend.
- Tehran has repeatedly warned vessels to transit only through routes designated by the Islamic Republic, following at least eight ships that performed unexplained U-turns near the Omani coast Friday and Saturday.
- Western navies report the threat risk in the waterway remains "substantial," while many vessels continue to transit with transponders switched off to avoid digital detection.
- The Joint Maritime Intelligence Center confirmed on Sunday that Iranian forces continue to harass shipping, though vessel willingness to cross remains crucial for oil market normalization.
- One Suezmax crude carrier appeared in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday after last broadcasting from within the Persian Gulf on Saturday, signaling gradual restoration of flows.
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Between June 30 and July 1, 65 boats crossed the Omani side of the Strait, 59 of which were supported by the United States.
Shafaq News - Middle East: Shipping data on Saturday showed that navigation in the Strait of Hormuz continues to face challenges despite the resumption of vessel traffic, after at least eight ships abruptly changed course off the coast of Oman before entering the strait. Bloomberg, citing shipping data, reported that the vessels turned back between Friday and Saturday while attempting to leave the Arabian Gulf, the latest indication of the ongoi…
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The Economic TimesTankers make U-turns in Hormuz, with some taking Iran route instead
Tensions are high in the Persian Gulf as at least eight ships, including oil tankers, reversed course near the Omani coast, signaling Iran's continued assertion of control over the Strait of Hormuz. Despite a US-Iran deal to reopen the waterway, vessels report warnings from Iranian forces. While traffic has increased, it remains below pre-war levels, highlighting ongoing complexities for global oil markets.
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