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Oil tanker crosses the Strait of Hormuz again, Iran says passage only closed to enemies
Summary: According to ship tracking data, an Aframax oil tanker named Karachi has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz and is currently heading towards Pakistan. This is one of the few tankers that have managed to leave the Persian Gulf since the US launched attacks on Iran. The data shows that the tanker, controlled by ...
According to ship tracking data, an Aframax oil tanker named Karachi has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz and is currently heading towards Pakistan. This is one of the few tankers that have managed to leave the Persian Gulf since the US launched attacks on Iran.
The data shows that the tanker, controlled by the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, completed the passage near the Iranian coast last Sunday and is now appearing near Sohar. Recently, ships passing through the strait have generally chosen to sail close to the Iranian side to reduce risks.
Due to escalating regional conflicts, shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for about 20% of global crude oil transportation, has been almost stalled, with countries closely monitoring whether any ships will resume passage. Meanwhile, some countries have negotiated passage arrangements with Tehran, such as India obtaining permission for two LPG tankers to pass through the strait.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz is not completely closed, but only to ships from hostile countries. Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei has indicated that Tehran will still retain the strategic leverage to close the strait.
As the Middle East conflict enters its third week, the risks of shipping in the strait continue to rise. Trump has called for multiple countries to send warships to escort merchant ships to restore the passage, but allies like Japan have not yet indicated participation. Industry insiders believe that even if the situation eases, it may take several weeks for shipping in the strait to fully resume.
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