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Hormuz Traffic Uptick Seen as Three Indian Tankers Reemerge
Bloomberg • • world
Key Points:
- Despite Iran's claim of closing the Strait of Hormuz, millions of barrels of oil continued to flow through the vital shipping route over the weekend.
- Five oil supertankers, carrying a total of 8 million barrels, were observed entering or moving within the strait along a path near Oman's coast.
- Some tankers ceased transmitting automated signals temporarily, with at least one resuming communication after reaching the Gulf of Oman.
- The contrasting narratives from Washington and Tehran highlight ongoing tensions over control and access to the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
