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Anabelle Colaco17 Jun 2026, 13:36 GMT+10 TOKYO/COPENHAGEN: Global shipping companies are taking a wait-and-see approach to the Strait of Hormuz despite a U.S.-Iran agreement aimed at reopening the critical waterway, with industry leaders saying confidence will take time to rebuild and navigation will resume only when safety concerns are fully addressed. The cautious response came after U.S. and Iranian officials agreed on a framework to reopen the strait, with a memorandum of understanding expected to be signed on Friday to formally end the conflict and restore access to one of the world's most important energy shipping routes. Oil markets reacted positively, with global crude prices falling about 5% on June 15. U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that ships carrying oil were already beginning to move through the strait, "going along the Southern 'Highway,' which is totally safe, secure, and pristine". However, vessel-tracking data showed no significant tanker traffic through the strait on Monday, apart from a single liquefied natural gas carrier. Dozens of tankers remained clustered on both sides of the waterway, according to MarineTraffic data. "AIS data…

Hormuz Reopens: First Movers and Sanctioned Iran Tonnage Jun 18, 2026 21 min read Hormuz Reopens After MoU Signing: Chinese-Led First Movers Alongside Sanctioned Iran Tonnage What’s inside? At a Glance The U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on June 17, and June 18 marked the first day of commercial reopening at the Strait of Hormuz . 18 transits were recorded across the June 17 to 18 window , the highest single-window count of the conflict. The first wave of commercial movers is predominantly Chinese-affiliated, with five of seven documented first movers Chinese-linked, alongside European, Japanese, and Saudi tonnage among the early departures. Three Saudi-flagged supertankers carrying approximately six million barrels of crude transited the Strait dark in the hours following the signing. Iran’s oil export network began reconstituting ahead of the signing , with three NITC vessels ending months-long dark periods at Chabahar on June 16 and six more sanctioned tankers transiting the Strait of Malacca westbound toward Iran. More than 80 IRGC high-speed craft were observed moving in an unusual, undirected pattern through the Kharg Island waiting area , a behavior n…

Cargo ship ‘hit while on UN-approved route through Strait of Hormuz’ By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man fishes as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A cargo ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on a United Nations-approved route was hit by a projectile on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, as several tankers made their way out of the channel using the same path. Iran has threatened vessels using the path that runs along the coast of Oman. It was promoted by a UN maritime agency. The UKMTO reported the attack. It said there were no casualties or any environmental impact. The opening of an alternative passage through the vital waterway would relieve pressure on the world economy and remove Iran’s main source of leverage in ongoing peace talks with the United States. UKMTO WARNING 074-26 – ATTACK Click here to view the full warning.⤵️ …

After US-Iran peace deal, what is the status of ships waiting at Hormuz ... As Iran and the US sealed a peace deal after over three-and-a-half months of war, the Strait of Hormuz — the strategic waterway for the transit of ships catering to global energy supplies —has started unclogging. According to Iranian media, three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo ships have sailed past the Strait of Hormuz after the US lifted its blockade on Iranian ports. US PresidentDonald Trumpsaid the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran has already been “signed” electronically, and the Strait of Hormuz will be completely open for shipping traffic by Friday. Vice President JD Vance added there will be “no tolls” in the crucial water channel during the 60-days of nuclear talks with Tehran. According to the Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping, Thomas A. Kazakos, the announcement of the agreement to end the war came as a relief to about 20,000 seafarers stranded in the waters throughout the time of the war. He said around 500 ships were waiting to exit the area through the strait. “Their safe departure from the region must be a top priority but will take time… will requir…

Iran 'responsible' for attack on ship in Gulf of Oman: US officials IMO-led vessel movement process is 'paused until further notice' A cargo ship near Oman was reportedly fired upon by Iranian forces, two US officials told Reuters. The suspected drone attack hit Singapore-flagged container shipEver Lovelyin the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday (June 25, 2026), in a strike attributed to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Fox and Al Jazeera reported. The incident occurred as the ship was exiting the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Oman. US officials directly attributed the attack to the IRGC, according to a Fox report. No major injuries or details on damage extent were widely reported in initial updates. Following the attack, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has temporarily suspended its evacuation initiative with immediate effect. Shortly before the attack, the IRGC Sepah Navy repeatedly broadcast warnings over VHF radio, declaring that the Strait of Hormuz was "closed" and that vessels should transit only through routes designated by Iran and with its permission. The warning also stated that ships failing to comply could face "consequences". Follo…

Iran Strikes Vessel in Strait of Hormuz, Pausing Escort Operations - TIME Iran on Thursday struck a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz , compromising efforts to restore shipping through the narrow waterway and threatening to unravel peace talks with the U.S. The attack came hours after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) had warned ships that they must coordinate with its navy and travel through a designated route through Iranian waters. After the U.S. and Iran agreed last week to reopen the Strait of Hormuz toll-free for 60 days as part of a preliminary agreement , ships had rushed to travel through the corridor . Many used an alternative route on the southern side of the Strait along the Omani coast. “This route is unacceptable and extremely dangerous,” the Iranian navy said on Thursday in a statement carried by IRGC-linked news agency Tasnim. “We warn all vessels to strictly refrain from any movement outside the designated routes.” After the strike, which was first reported by the Wall Street Journal , the Persian Gulf Seaways Management Organization warned that “the consequences of traveling on unauthorized routes will be the responsibility of the owner, operator, and …

Strait of Hormuz transit will take 'weeks' to resume: Mitsui OSK CEO ... Strait of Hormuz transit will take ‘weeks’ to resume, Mitsui OSK CEO tells FT The agreement between US and Iran being finalised had not changed Jotaro Tamura’s view Summarise Share Add BT as a preferred source Add BT as a preferred source Published Tue, Jun 16, 2026 · 01:37 PM US President Trump said in a Truth Social post that ships loaded with oil are starting to move out of the Hormuz strait. PHOTO: REUTERS SHIPOWNERS will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until they are confident that the US-Iran deal is “material”, the chief executive of Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday (Jun 16). The Iran war that began on Feb 28 with US-Israeli strikes largely stopped shipping through the transit route for around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply, along with products such as aluminium and urea. Mitsui OSK, one of Japan’s big three shipping firms has a fleet of more than 900 vessels, including bulk carriers, tankers and ferries. “What will have to come in place is not just a simple agreement between the relevant countr…

How Strait of Hormuz reopening could unfold after Iran deal - CNBC In this article Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz could rise to nearly 50% of prewar levels within a month if the U.S.-Iran deal is implemented without any major setbacks, analysts at the trade data firm Kpler said Monday. Washington and Tehran are expected to sign a deal Friday in Switzerland that will open Hormuz and lift the U.S. naval blockade of Iran. Ships sailing through Hormuz could increase to 40 per day compared to 100 daily transits before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, the Kpler analysts said in a research note. About 20% of global oil supplies passed through the strait before Iran started attacking tankers in early March. Ships stuck in the Persian Gulf that are fully loaded with cargo will cross Hormuz first, the analysts said. There are an estimated 118 tankers in the Gulf that could exit the region within 15 days, they said The surge of stranded ships exiting the region is a one-time event that should not be interpreted as a durable increase of traffic, the analysts said. The key question is how many vessels will enter the Gulf after the backlog is cleared. A large numb…

Breaking: Oman has officially informed European authorities that the Hormuz Strait will no longer operate under pre-war conditions. According to Bloomberg, tankers and cargo ships transiting this critical chokepoint may soon face mandatory fees—a dramatic shift in maritime economics. This announc...

Strait of Hormuz Shipping to Remain Disrupted for Weeks Despite US-Iran ... Strait of Hormuz Shipping to Remain Disrupted for Weeks Despite US-Iran Deal 16/06/2026 Share: 16/06/2026 Share: Share Story LONDON, Jun 15:  Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is expected to remain severely disrupted for weeks, despite a newly announced US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at easing tensions in the region, according to industry officials and maritime tracking reports. Shipowners are reportedly unwilling to immediately resume full transit through the strategic waterway until they are confident that the agreement translates into stable and verifiable conditions on the ground and at sea. Jotaro Tamura, chief executive of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), one of the world’s largest tanker operators, said shipping companies would adopt a cautious approach before restarting normal operations. “What will have to come in place is not just a simple agreement between the relevant countries, but it has to be material and translated into the real situations in the Strait of Hormuz, so that shipping lines can make themselves comfortable to go through,” Tamura said. The Strait of Hormuz, thr…

'Start your engines'? Shipping groups wary on Hormuz reopening LONDON - Shipping groups warned Monday that it was too soon to start sailing through the Strait of Hormuz following US and Iranian promises that the trade route would reopen under their agreement to end the war.

Shipowners hold off on Hormuz transit until US-Iran deal proves ‘material’ Shipowners ⁠will not resume transit through ⁠the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until they are confident that the US-Iran deal is “material”, the CEO of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines told the Financial Times in an interview published ‌on Tuesday. The Iran war that began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes largely stopped shipping through the transit route for around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply, along with products such as aluminium and urea. Mitsui O.S.K., one of...

Iran Draws Red Lines in Hormuz, Warns Ships to Comply or Face Action Iran has once again reasserted its sovereignty over the crucial Strait of Hormuz . Iran has issued a stern warning to both mercantile and naval vessels, saying that they must strictly adhere to shipping protocols or face potential repercussions. According to a statement carried by Iranian media, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters declared, "The management of the Strait of Hormuz is exercised with full authority by the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran." Breaking It Down What recent attacks have occurred in the Strait of Hormuz? How has Iran's military responded to US naval actions? What measures has the US taken to enforce its blockade? Created with AI. Errors are possible "All ships, commercial vessels, and tankers are only required to travel through the designated routes and obtain permission from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy. Any violation of these regulations will seriously jeopardise the security of their traffic," it said. This comes amid the ongoing discussion between Iran and Oman to impose tolls on transiting ships and share the revenues. Earlier, the US military fired a H…

Thousands of Seafarers Remain Stranded in Gulf Despite Iran-US ... Despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran, thousands of seafarers remain trapped aboard vessels in the Gulf, with the head of the United Nations’ shipping agency warning that conditions are still too dangerous for crew transfers or evacuations. Speaking ahead of Posidonia Shipping Week in Athens, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez said there are still no guarantees for the safety of seafarers operating in the region. “We cannot activate any movement plans until the underlying issues are resolved and there is a more permanent agreement between the parties involved,” Dominguez told Reuters. An estimated 20,000 seafarers remain aboard vessels in the Gulf as Iranian restrictions continue to affect navigation through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Dominguez stressed that moving crews under the current conditions would expose them to unacceptable risks. “It is simply too dangerous to take action without clear assurances regarding their safety,” he said. According to IMO data, 11 seafarers have lost their lives in the Gulf since the conflict …

'Start your engines'? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopening <p>Shipping groups warned Monday it was too soon to safely resume sailing through the Strait of Hormuz following US and Iranian promises that the trade route would reopen under their agreement to end the Middle East war.</p><p>The accord announced Sunday raised hope for an end to the disruptive blockade of the strait, through which a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passed in peacetime.</p>

30 India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began, 26 ... Listen to this article in summarized format Listen Loading... × × Subscribe to Unlock AI Briefing and Premium Content New Year Offer 24 Hours Left Subscribe Now Already a member? Sign In What's Included Exclusive Stories Daily ePaper Access Smart Market Tools Curated Investment Ideas Ad-lite Experience Subscription Reuters US-Iran war: Indians ships, carrying LPG and LNG cross Strait of Hormuz 30 India-bound ships have crossed the Strait of Hormuz , sources in the shipping ministry told The Times of India , adding that 26 other vessels are waiting to cross the critical sea route which has been disrupted since the US-Iran war began on February 28. 15 of the transited ships carried Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), whil eight others had bulk cargo and seven were crude oil tankers. Also read: Traffic flows through Hormuz continue to improve as IMO evacuation begins: Monitor Officials cited by TOI said that 19 transits happened between March 1 and June 17 and 11 crossed the strait following the signing of the MoU between Washington and Tehran. Live Events Among the 30 India-bound ship…

Strait of Hormuz transit will take 'weeks' to resume, largest tanker ... Audio By Carbonatix June 16 (Reuters) – Shipowners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until they are confident that the U.S.-Iran deal is “material”, the chief executive of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday. The Iran war that began on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes largely stopped shipping through the transit route for around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply, along with products such as aluminium and urea. Mitsui O.S.K., one of Japan’s big three shipping firms has a fleet of more than 900 vessels, including bulk carriers, tankers and ferries. “What will have to come in place is not just a simple agreement between the relevant countries, but it has to be material and translated into the real situations in the Strait of Hormuz, so that shipping lines can make themselves comfortable to go through,” Mitsui O.S.K.’s Jotaro Tamura told FT before U.S President Donald Trump announced a deal to end the war in Iran. “Given the experiences in the last couple of months, I think it’s reasonable to as…

More on reports Iranian forces strike LNG tanker and commercial ships ... An attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz strikes at the artery through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil and a similar share of global LNG flows, meaning any sustained disruption carries outsized implications for both crude and gas prices. Even limited, non-lethal strikes on individual vessels tend to raise war-risk insurance premiums and prompt shipping lines to reassess transit schedules, effects that can tighten near-term supply and lift freight costs well before any formal closure of the strait is contemplated. Given that the wider region has only recently been treated by markets as moving past the worst of the conflict, a renewed attack risks reviving the risk premium that had begun to fade from oil and gas prices in recent weeks. -- - Iranian forces fired missiles at commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, hitting two ships and setting a loaded LNG tanker ablaze, a U.S. official said, reviving fears over shipping safety through the critical oil and gas chokepoint. Earlier: Reports of a ship attacked, Oman, Strait of Hormuz Summary: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired at least…

Strait of Hormuz Reopens: Shipping Surge After Blockade Eases, But ... Cautious reopening lifts tanker movements while war risk and costs stay elevated After weeks of near-standstill traffic through the world’s most critical energy chokepoint,maritime movement through theStrait of Hormuzsuddenly spiked — offering a glimmer of normalisation amid one of the most disruptive conflicts in recent global trade history. Data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler shows that between May 11 and May 17, a total of55commodities vessels — including oil tankers and cargo ships — crossed the narrow waterway connecting the Arabian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Also In This Package Over 20 ships turn back to Iran since US blockade began Defiant Iran imposes new shipping rules in Hormuz Could Hormuz make Iran rich? Military says 'Yes' Dangerous Hormuz deadlock: Who gives way first? This represented a dramatic jump from just19 vessel movementsthe week before — the lowest recorded weekly total since major warfare broke out in the region in late February, as per AFP. The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of global oil flows, meaning any slowdown or disruption immediately reverberates across glo…

The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, but global shipping won't return to ... The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, but global shipping won’t return to normal for months Logistics By Behrouz Bakhtiari On Jun 19, 2026 Share This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site. Iran and the United States are about to sign a peace deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil. Oil prices reacted quickly to the announcement of the tentative deal, dropping from highs that had pushed gasoline prices toward record levels in North America. The global supply chain, however, will take the better part of a year to recover, and the relief at the pumps may prove more gradual than the relief in oil markets. The strait’s closure began on Feb. 28 after the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran. Tehran responded by effectively shutting the strait to commercial traffic, attacking ships and laying sea mines. Traffic through the passage fell from about 100 vessels per day to rough…

Cargo ship ‘hit while on UN-approved route through Strait of Hormuz’ By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man fishes as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A cargo ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on a United Nations-approved route was hit by a projectile on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, as several tankers made their way out of the channel using the same path. Iran has threatened vessels using the path that runs along the coast of Oman. It was promoted by a UN maritime agency. The UKMTO reported the attack. It said there were no casualties or any environmental impact. The opening of an alternative passage through the vital waterway would relieve pressure on the world economy and remove Iran’s main source of leverage in ongoing peace talks with the United States. UKMTO WARNING 074-26 – ATTACK Click here to view the full warning.⤵️ …

Cargo ship ‘hit while on UN-approved route through Strait of Hormuz’ By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man fishes as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A cargo ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on a United Nations-approved route was hit by a projectile on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, as several tankers made their way out of the channel using the same path. Iran has threatened vessels using the path that runs along the coast of Oman. It was promoted by a UN maritime agency. The UKMTO reported the attack. It said there were no casualties or any environmental impact. The opening of an alternative passage through the vital waterway would relieve pressure on the world economy and remove Iran’s main source of leverage in ongoing peace talks with the United States. UKMTO WARNING 074-26 – ATTACK Click here to view the full warning.⤵️ …

Ships took advantage of an opening in the Strait of Hormuz. But it may be ... Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 15, 2026. Stringer/Reuters The Middle East See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow The Strait of Hormuz has seen more traffic in the last week than it has in the past three months. But that has slowed down Friday as a critical evacuation plan is put on hold. Seventy-three vessels transited the critical waterway on Wednesday, the highest number since shortly after the war with Iran began in late February, according to MarineTraffic. That’s more than double the traffic from Tuesday. The spike in traffic comes after the United States lifted sanctions on Iranian oil earlier this week, part of the ceasefire agreement between the two countries. The United Nations and the International Maritime Organization, or IMO, also launched a humanitarian effort to get 11,000 stranded seafarers and 500 vessels out of the strait. “What we’re seeing are the ships that were sitting in the Gulf for this elongated period of time starting to move out with a focus on humanitarian aid to get the seafarers out and then a couple of chose…

'Start your engines'? Shipping groups wary on Hormuz reopening US President Donald Trump on Sunday declared: "Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!", as he announced the agreement to halt the conflict. A "memorandum of understanding" between the two nations stipulated the "reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days", as quoted by Iran's Mehr news agency. Hundreds of oil tankers and cargo ships have been stuck inside the Gulf since the war erupted on February 28. Iran has targeted ships and charged tolls for a small number to pass through the strait. Shipping and seafarers' associations said leaders had not yet given enough detail to prompt the ships to start exiting. They "do not offer sufficient information regarding key aspects such as timings and safe routes", Jakob Larsen, chief security officer at the shipping lobby BIMCO, said in a statement. "We believe the security situation for the shipping industry remains volatile, and we still consider it very risky for ships to commence transits at this point," he said. With the agreement scheduled to be signed on Friday, marine director Phillip Belcher of the tanker owners' association Intertanko said …

Hormuz traffic flows despite ship attack as Trump accuses Iran of ... An Iranian flag flutters in the wind as ships remain anchored in the Strait of Hormuz near Larak Island, Iran on May 16. Majid Saeedi / Getty Images file Share Add NBC News to Google June 26, 2026, 6:58 AM EDT / Updated June 26, 2026, 12:12 PM EDT By Mithil Aggarwal and Matthew Mulligan A trickle of marine traffic was passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Friday despite an attack on a ship in the vital waterway a day earlier, as Iran reiterated its warnings for ships to follow a Tehran-approved route. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. A flow of vessels transiting via an alternative route close to Oman in recent days has drawn Iran’s ire, as it works to maintain its grip on the key trade route despite the United States’ assertion that the strait is open. The two sides have been engaged in a public dispute over the future of the waterway as they clash over the terms of their initial deal to end the war, with Iran intent on maintaining its leverage while American and global officials insist transit must be free. At least 37 vessels had transite…

Traffic is trickling through Strait of Hormuz - CNBC Iran's de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has stoked fears of thegravest disruption to global oil supply in history, as the Middle East conflict stretches into its third week. The blockade has squeezed shipping traffic to a trickle, with just 21 tankers transiting the route since the war began on Feb. 28, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence, compared with more than 100 ships daily before the conflict. Most vessels appear to be holding positions outside Hormuz, with thousands of seafarers stranded aboard vessels in the adjacent waters. Some have explored a pivot to disperse to alternative ports. Roughly 400 vessels were spotted operating in the Gulf of Oman, as a massive backlog of ships waited near the choke point, according to areportfrom maritime intelligence firm Windward on Sunday. While Iran has kept a tight grip on the strait, a small number of other ships have made the crossing under varying circumstances, signaling Tehran is selectively letting through some non-Iranian oil cargo in negotiated safe voyages, according to maritime analysts. Here's a look at some of the countries that have had their vesse…

India-bound ships go dark in Strait of Hormuz: What is happening and ... A large majority of commercial vessels heading to India are turning off their tracking systems as theypass through the Strait of Hormuz,maritime data has revealed. Experts say ships are doing this to avoid being spotted and attacked by Iranian forces in one of the world’s busiest and mostdangerous shipping lanesright now. Data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler shows that nearly 62% of tankers and cargo vessels sailing from thePersian Gulf to Indiaswitched off their transponders while crossing the strait. Between May 1 and June 25, out of 73 ships bound for India that passed through the waterway, 45 sailed without transmitting any location or identity information. Ships are legally required to broadcast their identity, location and destination at all times using Automatic Identification System transponders. But in high-risk zones, vessels are increasingly choosing to switch off this system entirely to avoid detection. In the shipping world, this is called “going dark.” Ships flying the flags of countries seen as allied with the West or hostile to Iran are considered especially vulnerable to attack in th…

Global shippers cautious on Hormuz transit despite US-Iran deal TOKYO/COPENHAGEN, June 15 (Reuters) - Shippers in Asia and Europe ​said confidence in resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz could take weeks to rebuild and navigation will only restart once safety is assured, after ‌the U.S. and Iran agreed a framework deal to reopen the waterway. U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding to end their war and reopen the strait on Friday. Global oil prices fell about 5% on Monday in response. Shippers have welcomed news of the deal, but are still waiting for more details, including on mine clearance in the strait. "Initial reactions in the shipping industry are muted. AIS data ​shows no wave of ships heading towards Hormuz this morning," Jyske Bank analyst Haider Anjum said in a note to clients. "The shipping companies probably want to wait ​until it is clear that the agreement holds, as we have already had Hormuz 'open' for a very short time twice before," he added. WAR ⁠LARGELY STOPPED SHIPPING THROUGH STRAIT The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran that began on February 28 has largely stopped shipping through the strait, the transit route for rough…

Cargo ship ‘hit while on UN-approved route through Strait of Hormuz’ By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man fishes as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A cargo ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on a United Nations-approved route was hit by a projectile on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, as several tankers made their way out of the channel using the same path. Iran has threatened vessels using the path that runs along the coast of Oman. It was promoted by a UN maritime agency. The UKMTO reported the attack. It said there were no casualties or any environmental impact. The opening of an alternative passage through the vital waterway would relieve pressure on the world economy and remove Iran’s main source of leverage in ongoing peace talks with the United States. UKMTO WARNING 074-26 – ATTACK Click here to view the full warning.⤵️ …

Hormuz Shipping Remains Severely Restricted as Blockade And Controls ... Hormuz Shipping Remains Severely Restricted as Blockade And Controls Continue Published: June, 7 2026 From June 4 to 6, 2026, maritime trade around the Strait of Hormuz was severely interrupted by Iran's conflict and United States naval blockade. Vessel traffic fell far below prewar levels, many tankers becoming trapped and energy flows rerouted or deferred; market analysts noted persistent restrictions on crude and LNG exports despite limited transits. U.S. naval blockade remains disruptive of Hormuz traffic. Between June 4 and 6, 2026, commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained severely constrained as a result of both Iran's wider conflict and United States naval blockade imposed April 13, 2026, which has altered regional trade patterns significantly. Analysts note that traffic through this key conduit for seaborne oil and gas exports still has not returned to pre conflict levels despite intermittent ceasefire discussions and political statements regarding reopening its watersway. Policy and industry assessments indicate that transits remain well below historical norms, with hundreds of vesse…

Shipping stalls in Strait of Hormuz after Iran says waterway is closed Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stalled over the weekend, according to maritime intelligence company Windward, after Iranannouncedit had again closed the world's most important oil choke point. The update comes even as industry trackers showed Iranian tankers continued to sail through the strait, a narrow waterway that typically handles around 20% of the world's oil traffic. There was a recovery in oil tanker traffic through the strait immediately after the U.S. and Iransigned a 14-point memorandum of understanding, or MOU, last week but the latest data shows this has already hit a snag. An analysis published by Windward found that a total of 12 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, down from more than 21 the previous day. Five of eight inbound vessels were said to be dark, which is when a ship disables its Automatic Identification System, or AIS, transponder to hide its location, identity and destination. "The current traffic profile: dark, sanctioned, Iranian-linked, resembling the late-blockade baseline more than a functioning open strait," WindwardsaidSunday in a social media post. Trad…

US revokes license that authorized sale of Iranian oil - WTOP The Associated Press July 7, 2026, 4:04 PM DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Three tankers were struck by projectiles Tuesday in theStrait of Hormuz, the British military said, and the United States revoked a license that had authorized the sale of Iranian oil as part an interim deal to end the fightingbetween the U.S. and Iran. The new assaults in the fuel-shipping waterway were the most in a single day since late April, according to the U.N. International Maritime Organization. The fresh attacks threatened to choke off the flow of traffic in the strait just as countries hoped to restore normal shipping practices and ease the global economic strain of the war. Hours later, the U.S. revoked the 60-day license issued last month by the Treasury that waived sanctions on Iranian oil. A U.S. official said the license was revoked because Iran’s actions in the strait were unacceptable and needed to be met with consequences. The official spoke with The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to share insight into the reasoning behind the move. The Iranian mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond t…

Three tankers hit in the Strait of Hormuz, British military says | AP News Mourners dressed in black gathered just south of Qom in Iran for a for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral service, with throngs of people surrounding the truck carrying his coffin. The mosque is believed by Shiites to have once hosted Muhammad al-Mahdi, the 12th and last Shiite imam, who disappeared in the 9th century and will one day reappear to bring justice to the world. Iranian state television early Tuesday aired live images of tens of thousands of people walking toward Jamkaran Mosque, just south of Qom, for a funeral service for Khamenei. A container ship, right, and a cargo vessel are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) A truck carrying the coffins of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family makes its way through mourners during the funeral procession in Qom, the heart of religious studies in Iran, Tuesday July 7, 2026. (Mohammad Asadi/ISNA via AP) A woman weeps while holding a picture of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as mourners gather f…

Iran says new Hormuz route 'unacceptable,' warns on transit - CNBC Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned shipowners on Wednesday that any new transit route through the Strait of Hormuz established without coordination with Tehran is"unacceptable and dangerous,"threatening actions against vessels that ignore its instructions. The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization. It also highlights the lingering uncertainty facing shipowners navigating the Strait even after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding last week to reopen the strategically vital energy artery. The IRGC Navy said that only the shipping routes designated by Iran are permitted for passage, and that coordination with Iranian forces via the designated communication channel is mandatory, according toIranian local media. "Navigation outside these routes is highly dangerous and prohibited, and we warn all vessels to strictly avoid any movement outside the designated corridors," the IRGC Navy said, according to the report. The warning came after a key naval information group hadproposed alternati…

Cargo ship ‘hit while on UN-approved route through Strait of Hormuz’ By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man fishes as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A cargo ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on a United Nations-approved route was hit by a projectile on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, as several tankers made their way out of the channel using the same path. Iran has threatened vessels using the path that runs along the coast of Oman. It was promoted by a UN maritime agency. The UKMTO reported the attack. It said there were no casualties or any environmental impact. The opening of an alternative passage through the vital waterway would relieve pressure on the world economy and remove Iran’s main source of leverage in ongoing peace talks with the United States. UKMTO WARNING 074-26 – ATTACK Click here to view the full warning.⤵️ …

Cargo ship ‘hit while on UN-approved route through Strait of Hormuz’ By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man fishes as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A cargo ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on a United Nations-approved route was hit by a projectile on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, as several tankers made their way out of the channel using the same path. Iran has threatened vessels using the path that runs along the coast of Oman. It was promoted by a UN maritime agency. The UKMTO reported the attack. It said there were no casualties or any environmental impact. The opening of an alternative passage through the vital waterway would relieve pressure on the world economy and remove Iran’s main source of leverage in ongoing peace talks with the United States. UKMTO WARNING 074-26 – ATTACK Click here to view the full warning.⤵️ …

Largest tanker operator warns Strait of Hormuz transit will take weeks ... Largest tanker operator warns Strait of Hormuz transit will take weeks to resume Frontline Ltd says political deals alone won't restore commercial shipping through the world's most critical oil chokepoint, while Iran's reported acceptance of Bitcoin for tolls adds a crypto wrinkle to the geopolitical standoff Share Add us on Google by Editorial Team Jun. 16, 2026 Frontline Ltd, one of the biggest names in the global tanker industry, has warned that meaningful shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will take weeks to resume, even with the US-Iran framework agreement now in place. CEO Lars Barstad has indicated that while traffic could ramp up relatively quickly once credible safety guarantees are established, a return to pre-conflict volumes of 130 to 140 vessels per day is not happening anytime soon. Why a deal on paper doesn’t mean ships in the water The Strait of Hormuz handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil and LNG supplies. Shippers across Asia and Europe have been clear: confidence needs to be rebuilt before significant volumes resume. That means mine clearance operations, normalized insurance p…

Shippers remain cautious on Strait of Hormuz, despite tentative U.S.-Iran ... Open this photo in gallery: Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman on Monday. Stringer/Reuters Share Save for later Please log in to bookmark this story. Log In Create Free Account Shippers in Asia and Europe said confidence in resuming transit through the Strait of Hormuz could take weeks to rebuild and navigation will only restart once safety is assured, after the U.S. and Iran agreed a framework deal to reopen the waterway. U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding to end their war and reopen the strait on Friday. Global oil prices fell about 5 per cent on Monday in response. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post that ships loaded with oil are starting to move out of the strait, “going along the Southern ’Highway,’ which is totally safe, secure, and pristine.” There were no significant tanker crossings visible in vessel-tracking data on Monday, aside from one LNG carrier, however ships have been quietly moving barrels along Oman’s coast for weeks, sailing “dark” with U.S. Navy support. The data, which captures only vessels actively…

Strait of Hormuz Recovery Could Take Months, Warns Freight Forwarder International Trade June 23rd, 2026 | Written by IndexBox Strait of Hormuz Recovery Could Take Months, Warns Freight Forwarder [shareaholic app="share_buttons" id="13106399"] A freight forwarder has joined chemical executives in warning that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will require several months to return to normal, contingent on the United States and Iran maintaining their latest peace agreement, according to a report by ICIS. Read also: Strait of Hormuz Traffic Won’t Normalize Until Mines Cleared, Shipping Groups Say The strait serves as a major conduit for the world’s fuel, feedstock, and plastics, and delays in its reopening are expected to keep prices elevated. Over the past month, demand destruction has exerted a bearish influence on chemicals pricing, yet many product prices remain above pre-conflict levels despite the current downtrend. Once the strait reopens, repositioning vessels will take time due to the distances involved in traveling to and from the Persian Gulf. Lynn Stacy, managing director at freight forwarder OEC Group Liquid Logistics Solutions, explained in an interview with ICIS tha…

Iranian tankers exit U.S. blockade ahead of deal signing - CNBC At least three Iranian tankers carrying nearly five million barrels of crude oil have exited the U.S. Navy blockade in the Strait of Hormuz in the first such outbound shipment in two months, as shipowners cautiously reposition ahead of a U.S.-Iran deal signing in Geneva on Friday. Two supertankers named Diona and Hero 2 — both owned by the National Iranian Tanker Company andunder U.S. sanctions— made it through the U.S. Navy blockade perimeter, carrying a combined total of 3.8 million barrels of Iranian crude oil, according to shipping data provided by Kpler. A third Iran-linked tanker carrying 1 million barrels of Iranian crude exited the blockade line on Wednesday, according to Kpler. "Their apparent departure from the blockade suggests that other Iranian-trading tankers are also preparing to resume trading," said Michelle Wiese Bockmann, senior maritime intelligence analyst at Windward. The U.S. and Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday to end the nearly four-month war, with a formal signing ceremony to take place on Friday in Geneva. The pact, whose details have not been disclosed, is expected to…

'Start your engines'? Shipping groups wary on Hormuz reopening 'Start your engines'? Shipping groups wary on Hormuz reopening Agence France-Presse Jun 15, 2026 Add AL-MONITOR on Google Hundreds of oil tankers and cargo ships have been stuck inside the Gulf since the war erupted on February 28 — Amirhossein KHORGOOEI Shipping groups warned Monday that it was too soon to start sailing through the Strait of Hormuz following US and Iranian promises that the trade route would reopen under their agreement to end the war. US President Donald Trump on Sunday declared: "Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!", as he announced the agreement to halt the conflict. A "memorandum of understanding" between the two nations stipulated the "reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 30 days", as quoted by Iran's Mehr news agency. Hundreds of oil tankers and cargo ships have been stuck inside the Gulf since the war erupted on February 28. Iran has targeted ships and charged tolls for a small number to pass through the strait. Shipping and seafarers' associations said leaders had not yet given enough detail to prompt the ships to start exiting. They "do not offer sufficient informati…

IMO pauses Hormuz ship evacuation plan after vessel attack - CNBC In this article The International Maritime Organization has paused its efforts aimed at evacuating ships and seafarers stranded inside the Middle East Gulf after a vessel was attacked in the Gulf of Oman. The pause follows a container ship being struck by an unknown projectile near the coast of Oman on Thursday, with a U.S. official telling MS Now thatIran was behind the attack. The evacuation plan would be temporarily paused "in order to reconfirm that the necessary safety guarantees continue to be in place for the ships on our evacuation list and ​all those in the region," Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the ​International Maritime Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations, said in astatement. When asked about its response to the attack, a U.S. official said "we are aware of these reports and looking into them. President Trump has been clear that Iran cannot subvert the free flow of traffic in the strait." The IMO initiative, launched on Tuesday, was aimed at supporting hundreds of stranded ships and thousands of seafarers to sail out of the Gulf, using eithera northern route via Irania…

Iran says new Hormuz route 'unacceptable,' warns on transit - CNBC Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned shipowners on Wednesday that any new transit route through the Strait of Hormuz established without coordination with Tehran is"unacceptable and dangerous,"threatening actions against vessels that ignore its instructions. The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization. It also highlights the lingering uncertainty facing shipowners navigating the Strait even after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding last week to reopen the strategically vital energy artery. The IRGC Navy said that only the shipping routes designated by Iran are permitted for passage, and that coordination with Iranian forces via the designated communication channel is mandatory, according toIranian local media. "Navigation outside these routes is highly dangerous and prohibited, and we warn all vessels to strictly avoid any movement outside the designated corridors," the IRGC Navy said, according to the report. The warning came after a key naval information group hadproposed alternati…

Cargo ship ‘hit while on UN-approved route through Strait of Hormuz’ By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man fishes as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A cargo ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on a United Nations-approved route was hit by a projectile on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, as several tankers made their way out of the channel using the same path. Iran has threatened vessels using the path that runs along the coast of Oman. It was promoted by a UN maritime agency. The UKMTO reported the attack. It said there were no casualties or any environmental impact. The opening of an alternative passage through the vital waterway would relieve pressure on the world economy and remove Iran’s main source of leverage in ongoing peace talks with the United States. UKMTO WARNING 074-26 – ATTACK Click here to view the full warning.⤵️ …

Most India-bound ships 'go dark' in Strait of Hormuz amid fears of Iranian attacks | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management A majority of commercial vessels sailing to India through theStrait of Hormuzare switching off their tracking systems, apparently to reduce the risk of being targeted amid heightened tensions involving Iran, according to maritime intelligence firm Kpler. The data shows that nearly 62 per cent of tankers and cargo vessels travelling from the Persian Gulf to India stopped transmitting their location and identity while transiting the strait, a practice known in the shipping industry as "going dark". Most India-bound ships stopped broadcasting their location Between May 1 and June 25, a total of 73 India-bound ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz. Of these, 45 vessels switched off their Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders while crossing the narrow waterway, Kpler's data showed. AIS transponders normally broadcast a ship's identity, location and destination to help ensure safe navigation. However, vessels operating in conflict zones or high-risk waters sometimes disable the system to avoid being tracked. Only four India-fla…

Iran's joint military command is warning that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a "forceful response", again ratcheting up tensions over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies. The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya military command, reported by Iranian state television on Thursday, came after both US and Iranian diplomats met mediators on Wednesday in Qatar. It was not immediately clear what sparked the threat from Iran. However, the US military's Central Command had put out a statement about having a meeting with officials from Middle Eastern nations in Bahrain that said "leaders underscored their shared commitment to the free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz". "Any failure to comply, deviation from the designated route, or disregard for the navigation protocols of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with an immediate and forceful response from the armed forces, endangering the security of the violating vessels," the Irani…

Normal shipping will not resume in strait of Hormuz until 80 mines cleared <p>Tanker owner trade body says centre of strait will remain closed for ‘some time’, with vessels risking running aground by taking Omani route</p><p>The centre of the strait of Hormuz is blocked with about 80 mines that will need clearing for normal shipping to resume, the independent tanker owner trade body has said.</p><p>Several vessels began to exit the Gulf through the key maritime chokepoint on Thursday, after the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/17/trump-us-iran-war-mou-deal">signing of a memorandum of understanding</a> between the US and Iran.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/19/normal-shipping-will-not-resume-in-strait-of-hormuz-until-mines-cleared">Continue reading...</a>

Breaking | Bloomberg on the text of the memorandum of understanding: Iran is working to resume shipping traffic within 30 days, taking into account its need to remove obstacles. Correct then Iran alone will do their commitments without drag any in creating further chaos

Hormuz threat downgraded after Iran deal, says U.S.-led naval group The threat to ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz has lessened following the announcement of the Iran deal, anaval coalitionled by the United States told shippers in a notice this week. TheJoint Maritime Information Centerdowngraded the threat level in Hormuz to "substantial" from "severe" in an advisory note published Tuesday. The center is a maritime security organization headquartered in Bahrain that coordinates among allied navies and merchant ships in the Middle East. Shippers should nevertheless remain aware that "an attack is still a strong possibility" when navigating the strait, the JMIC said in its notice. Mines also remain a threat and "caution is advised on all approaches." But the behavior of Iran's Revolutionary Guard "has become less volatile" following the announcement of the U.S.-Iran deal, the JMIC said. The U.S. Navy continues to "provide stabilizing oversight," according to the notice. Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz has not significantly increased since the U.S. and Iran announced the deal on Sunday. Six tankers were among 13 commercial ships that transited Hormuz on Tuesday, accordi…

Only Iran-linked vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz amid shipping halt (Bloomberg) — Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained near a standstill for a seventh consecutive day, with Iran-linked vessels the only commercial ships observed transiting the critical waterway over the past 24 hours, according to vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. During the latest monitoring period, one Iran-linked bulk carrier departed the Persian Gulf, while no ships were seen entering the Gulf from the opposite direction. The last commercial vessel without an apparent connection to Iran to transit the strait was the Chinese-owned bulk carrierSino Ocean, which made the crossing on Saturday morning. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints—has effectively halted followingmultiple attackson merchant vessels in the region. Ongoing missile anddrone activitycontinues to pose a significant risk to shipping in the area. With oil tankers unable to move in or out of the Persian Gulf, storage tanks across the region arerapidly fillingand some refineries have begun cutting processing rates. Iraq has already scaled back production, while Kuwait and …

Iran, US claims conflict over Hormuz as three Indian crude tankers emerge Three fully laden India-linked supertankers have re-emerged in the Gulf of Oman, adding to increased reports of traffic moving both ways across the northern and southern routes of the Strait of Hormuz, while conflicting narratives over the status of transits persist. The Desh Vibhor, Desh Vaibhav and Sanmar Herald were observed in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea on Sunday, after having been last seen signalling their attempt to cross the Strait of Hormuz late on Friday, according to...

⛽ HORMUZ IS THE HIDDEN AGENDA ITEM • NYT — Oman floated letting Iran + Oman collect fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. • US official (ABC): most allies lack "the necessary ships or assets" for a real maritime mission. The ceasefire holds. The chokepoint doesn't.

Shipping companies, unions still consider Hormuz a warzone Published July 01, 2026 Unions and shipping companies said on Wednesday that they would continue to designate the Strait of Hormuz as a warlike operations area, after two ships were attacked despite a ceasefire between Iran and the US. "This decision recognises the continuing and significant risk to life and the rapidly evolving situation in the area," said a joint statement by International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) union and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG), an umbrella organisation representing shipping owners. A source familiar with the discussions told AFP that "Had the ships not been struck on two separate days since last Thursday, and had entries and exits continued smoothly, it is likely this week could have seen a change" in the designation. The status will now last until at least July 9 and will be reassessed weekly, the statement said. The Strait of Hormuz was first designated a warlike operations area on March 5, after ships trying to cross the vital energy passageway were attacked. The status covers ships whose owners are signatories of the International Bargaining Forum's (IBF) labour agreeme…

Four oil and gas tankers turn back from Hormuz strait after vessel attacks <p>By Emily Chow and Florence Tan</p><p>SINGAPORE, July 8 (Reuters) - At least four oil and gas tankers have turned back from attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, ship-tracking data showed, as renewed attacks on vessels in the critical waterway heightened safety and security concerns. </p>

Shipping stalls in Strait of Hormuz after Iran declares key waterway shut Ship tracking data shows sharp fall in transits as US and Iranian officials hold talks to save fragile peace framework.

Oil tankers with 35 million barrels stuck in Persian Gulf exited Strait ... At least 20 oil tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf with 35 million barrels have exited the Strait of Hormuz since the U.S. and Iran agreed to open the sea lane, according to data provided by Kpler, a firm that tracks global trade flows. The tankers, which were not Iranian in origin, had been stuck in the Gulf for more than three months after Tehran effectively closed Hormuz early in the war, Kpler analysts said in a Tuesday note. The ships should reach their final destinations, which are mostly in Asia, by early August, the analysts said. In total, confirmed oil shipments through Hormuz have risen to around 4.8 million barrels per day since the U.S.-Iran deal, according to Kpler. Oil flows in June are the highest since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. But exports remain well below prewar levels when 15 million bpd exited the strait. Iranian oil tankers carrying about 21 million barrels have exited Hormuz in June, the Kpler analysts said.The U.S. Navy lifted its blockade of Iran on June 18 and the Treasury Department this week waived sanctions on the country's oil sales through August. Ta…

Hormuz boils again as Iran fires missiles at ships after Trump's 'will ... Onmanorama Staff Published: July 07, 2026 09:43 AM IST 2 minuteRead Two commercial ships sustained significant damage following alleged missile strikes by Iran's Revolutionary Guards in the Strait of Hormuz. A separate incident saw a tanker catch fire east of Oman's Limah after being struck by an unknown projectile, as reported by the UK's maritime security agency. These events highlight the ongoing risks to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil consumption, amidst heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran. Link Copied Unrest is simmering again in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran's Revolutionary Guards allegedly firing at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait on Monday night. According to a Reuters report that quoted Axios news agency. Two commercial ships suffered significant damage but had no casualties, the report said, citing a U.S. official. In a separate incident, Britain's maritime security agency said a tanker caught fire after being hit by an unknown projectile east of Oman's Limah early on Tuesday. The United Kingdo…

Shipping companies, unions still view Hormuz as a warzone Source: Video Screenshot / YouTube Unions and shipping companies said on Wednesday that they would continue to designate the Strait of Hormuz as a warlike operations area, after two ships were attacked despite a ceasefire between Iran and the US. “This decision recognises the continuing and significant risk to life and the rapidly evolving situation in the area,” said a joint statement by International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) union and the Joint Negotiating Group (JNG), an umbrella organisation representing shipping owners. A source familiar with the discussions told AFP that “Had the ships not been struck on two separate days since last Thursday, and had entries and exits continued smoothly, it is likely this week could have seen a change” in the designation. The status will now last until at least July 9 and will be reassessed weekly, the statement said. The Strait of Hormuz was first designated a warlike operations area on March 5, after ships trying to cross the vital energy passageway were attacked. The status covers ships whose owners are signatories of the International Bargaining Forum (IBF)’s labour agr…

Commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) By Associated Press PUBLISHED: July 6, 2026 at 7:19 PM MDT | UPDATED: July 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM MDT Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A tanker traveling off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz caught on fire early Tuesday morning after being struck by a projectile, the British military said. The attack was the latest targeting a vessel moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, through which a fifth of all oil and natural gas traded once passed in peacetime. Suspicion over the attack immediately fell on Iran , which is suspected of attacking other ships using a route close to the Omani shore despite warnings from Tehran to ships that only their route was safe in the waterway. The U.S. is eager to press ahead with negotiations with Iran aimed at fully reopening the strait, rolling back Tehran’s disputed nuclear program and reaching a permanent end to the war launched Feb. 28. But previous attacks in the strait have sparked retaliatory strikes by the U.S., which…

Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce <p>By Jonathan Saul</p><p>LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was at a near standstill on Thursday, according to data and sources, as shipping risks escalated after the U.S. renewed airstrikes on Iran, triggering retaliation by Tehran in the Gulf.</p><p>Just two tankers had so far sailed through the strait in the early hours of Thursday. They included the crude supertanker Berg 1, which had loaded at Iran's Kharg Island and is subject to U.S. sanctions, according to analysis from Kpler.</p>

Iran says new Hormuz route 'unacceptable,' warns on transit - CNBC Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned shipowners on Wednesday that any new transit route through the Strait of Hormuz established without coordination with Tehran is"unacceptable and dangerous,"threatening actions against vessels that ignore its instructions. The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization. It also highlights the lingering uncertainty facing shipowners navigating the Strait even after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding last week to reopen the strategically vital energy artery. The IRGC Navy said that only the shipping routes designated by Iran are permitted for passage, and that coordination with Iranian forces via the designated communication channel is mandatory, according toIranian local media. "Navigation outside these routes is highly dangerous and prohibited, and we warn all vessels to strictly avoid any movement outside the designated corridors," the IRGC Navy said, according to the report. The warning came after a key naval information group hadproposed alternati…

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Cargo ship ‘hit while on UN-approved route through Strait of Hormuz’ By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man fishes as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A cargo ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on a United Nations-approved route was hit by a projectile on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, as several tankers made their way out of the channel using the same path. Iran has threatened vessels using the path that runs along the coast of Oman. It was promoted by a UN maritime agency. The UKMTO reported the attack. It said there were no casualties or any environmental impact. The opening of an alternative passage through the vital waterway would relieve pressure on the world economy and remove Iran’s main source of leverage in ongoing peace talks with the United States. UKMTO WARNING 074-26 – ATTACK Click here to view the full warning.⤵️ …

Weeks Away from Normal? Shipping Industry Remains Cautious on Hormuz ... Home Team SNG Weeks Away from Normal? Shipping Industry Remains Cautious on Hormuz Return Select Preferred on Google News Major shipping companies are unlikely to resume regular transit through the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, even after the United States and Iran announced a framework peace agreement aimed at ending months of conflict. Speaking to the Financial Times, Jotaro Tamura, CEO of Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, said shipowners would wait until they were convinced that the agreement was both credible and durable before sending vessels back through the strategically vital waterway. The Strait of Hormuz normally handles around one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. However, the conflict that erupted in late February has severely disrupted maritime traffic, affecting energy supplies as well as the transport of commodities such as aluminium and urea. Weeks of Delay Expected Tamura told the newspaper that, based on recent experiences, shipping firms would likely need “at least a couple of weeks or if not a month” before considering a return to normal operations. China…

Three Saudi-flagged supertankers sail through Hormuz after Iran deal signed, data shows <p>LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Three Saudi-flagged supertankers with six million barrels of crude onboard sailed through the Strait of Hormuz hours after U.S. President Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran over an end to the conflict, ship tracking data showed on Thursday.</p><p>The sailings from Saudi ports were the biggest departures through the strait in weeks, according to Reuters analysis of shipping movements.</p>

Strait of Hormuz transit will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator tells FT <p>June 16 (Reuters) - Shipowners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until they are confident that the U.S.-Iran deal is "material", the chief executive of Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday.</p><p>The Iran war that began on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes largely stopped shipping through the transit route for around a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas supply, along with products such as aluminium and urea.</p>

Iran warns ships: Crossing Hormuz without authorisation is ... - News24 25 Jun Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Thursday warned against any crossings of the Strait of Hormuz without authorisation, saying vessels not complying “will be dealt with”. The future of the strait, a vital route for energy shipments that was blockaded by Iran during the war, is a key sticking point in negotiations between Tehran and Washington. Tehran has said it plans to impose what it calls maritime service fees, as opposed to tolls, while the US argues it is an international waterway and therefore should not be charged. “The only authorised route for passage through the Strait of Hormuz is the route announced by the Islamic Republic of Iran,” said the Revolutionary Guards, the ideological arm of Iran’s military. Any crossing without authorisation is “unacceptable and extremely dangerous”, they warned in a statement. READ |Trump in shouting match with Republican senator over Iran deal They also denounced what they said was a new route through the waterway announced by “certain authorities”. The statement did not elaborate, but it appeared to be a response to an announcement overnight of a temporary…

Oil tankers pass Hormuz Strait after war deal: tracker <p>Three big Saudi oil tankers left the Gulf through the Hormuz Strait on Thursday, maritime trackers said, after leaders vowed to reopen the route under an agreement to end the US-Iran war.</p><p>Virtually halted during three and a half months of conflict, traffic through the crucial trade route appeared to pick up slightly, though shipping groups warned that plans for the resumption of traffic were still not clear.</p>

Cargo ship ‘hit while on UN-approved route through Strait of Hormuz’ By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man fishes as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A cargo ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on a United Nations-approved route was hit by a projectile on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, as several tankers made their way out of the channel using the same path. Iran has threatened vessels using the path that runs along the coast of Oman. It was promoted by a UN maritime agency. The UKMTO reported the attack. It said there were no casualties or any environmental impact. The opening of an alternative passage through the vital waterway would relieve pressure on the world economy and remove Iran’s main source of leverage in ongoing peace talks with the United States. UKMTO WARNING 074-26 – ATTACK Click here to view the full warning.⤵️ …

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two tankers were struck by projectiles Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said, in the latest attacks targeting vessels moving through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. One of the tankers was traveling off the coast of Oman and caught fire, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center. Iranian state television said the liquefied natural gas tanker came under attack after ignoring warnings but did not directly claim the assault. It was not immediately clear where the second tanker was when it was hit. The vessel was believed to have sustained structural damage, but no one was injured, the maritime agency said. Tehran, which has repeatedly declared that only its approved route through the strait is safe, is suspected of attacking other ships that have used another route close to the Omani shore. The U.S. is eager to press ahead with negotiations with Iran aimed at fully reopening the strait, rolling back Tehran’s disputed nuclear program and re…

Ship-tracking firm says four ships changed course in Hormuz <article data-history-node-id="443619" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ship-tracking-firm-says-four-ships-changed-course-hormuz" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/ship-tracking-firm-says-four-ships-changed-course-hormuz" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Ship-tracking firm says four ships changed course in Hormuz</span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>Four vessels attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz via the route along Oman’s coast have altered course, ship-tracing firm Windward said.</p> <p>In a post on X, Windward said two of the vessels reversed course and the other two diverted to a central corridor.</p> <p>Iran opposes ships using the southern route through Oman’s territorial waters and has previously attacked at least two vessels travelling that corridor.&nbsp;</p> <p>The attacks triggered retaliatory attacks on Iranian military assets by the US in and around Hormuz.</p> <p>Tehran has rep…

Strait of Hormuz transit will take 'weeks' to resume, largest tanker ... Listen to this article in summarized format Listen Loading... × × Subscribe to Unlock AI Briefing and Premium Content New Year Offer 24 Hours Left Subscribe Now Already a member? Sign In What's Included Exclusive Stories Daily ePaper Access Smart Market Tools Curated Investment Ideas Ad-lite Experience Subscription Reuters FILE: Vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam Shipowners will not ​resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks ​until they are confident that the U.S.-Iran deal is "material", the chief executive of Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines told the Financial Times in an interview published ‌on Tuesday. The ⁠Iran war ⁠that began on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes largely stopped shipping through ​the transit route for around a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied ​natural gas supply, along with products such as aluminium and urea. Mitsui O.S.K., one of Japan’s big three shipping firms has ​a fleet of more than 900 vessels, ⁠including bulk ‌carriers, tankers and ferries. "What will have to come ​in place ​is not just a simple agreement between the ⁠relevant co…

Iran and the US loosen their grip on the Strait of Hormuz despite ... Ignacio Fariza Madrid - Jun 04, 2026 - 11:00 Updated Jun 04, 2026 - 11:04 CEST Share on Whatsapp Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Desplegar Redes Sociales Prefer EL PAÍS on Google Compartir: Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Bluesky Linkedin Copy link Despite all the difficulties, as numerous as they are, something is moving in the Strait of Hormuz . Even before the United States and Iran agreed to reopen it, the world’s most important energy shipping lane has shown signs of a slight loosening. Despite the double blockade — imposed first by Tehran and then by Washington — the number of ships managing to transit has grown in recent days. Some — the majority — do so with the permission of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps . Others are escorted by the U.S. Navy. A few take the risk on their own. Unaffected by yet another stalemate in negotiations and the constant skirmishes in those same waters — the previous night Washington struck an Iranian tanker and Tehran retaliated by attacking a Liberia-flagged container ship — Norwegian consultancy Rystad Energy and British maritime data and intelligence firm Lloyd’s List…

Shipping slows after Iran says it has again shut the Strait of Hormuz <p>By Florence Tan</p><p>SINGAPORE, June 22 (Reuters) - The number of ships that passed through the Strait of Hormuz fell sharply on Sunday after Iran announced it had again closed the waterway, citing Israeli and U.S. violations of the interim peace deal, shipping data showed.</p>

Cargo ship ‘hit while on UN-approved route through Strait of Hormuz’ By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man fishes as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A cargo ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on a United Nations-approved route was hit by a projectile on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, as several tankers made their way out of the channel using the same path. Iran has threatened vessels using the path that runs along the coast of Oman. It was promoted by a UN maritime agency. The UKMTO reported the attack. It said there were no casualties or any environmental impact. The opening of an alternative passage through the vital waterway would relieve pressure on the world economy and remove Iran’s main source of leverage in ongoing peace talks with the United States. UKMTO WARNING 074-26 – ATTACK Click here to view the full warning.⤵️ …

Why tankers are making U-turns in Hormuz strait Iran has warned vessels crossing the Strait Why tankers are making U-turns in Hormuz strait By Dwaipayan Roy Jul 04, 2026 06:37 pm What's the story The Persian Gulf is witnessing a spike in tensions, with at least eight vessels, including oil tankers, making U-turns near the Omani coast. The move indicates Iran 's continued dominance over the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This comes despite a US-Iran agreement to reopen the waterway. Vessels have reported warnings from Iranian forces amid increased traffic that still falls short of pre-war levels, highlighting ongoing complexities for global oil markets. Route changes Iranian stance on vessel crossings The affected ships, which include oil tankers, bulk carriers, and vehicle carriers, were headed toward the Strait of Hormuz. Some vessels even reached as far as the tip of Musandam Peninsula before making sharp reversals. A crude tanker, two products tankers, and one bulk carrier then sailed northward to take an outbound route as dictated by Iran. The exact reason for these U-turns remains unclear but Iran has repeatedly insisted that vessels can only transit through authoriz…

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response' Associated Press Published: July 2, 2026 at 4:42 AM Updated: July 2, 2026 at 5:08 AM Commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) (Amirhosein Khorgooi) DUBAI – Iran’s joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response,” again ratcheting up tensions over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies. The strait, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf, has emerged as one of the top issues in negotiations to reach a permanent end to the Iran war. The statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya military command, reported by Iranian state television, comes after both U.S. and Iranian diplomats met with mediators on Wednesday in Qatar . Recommended Videos It wasn’t immediately clear what sparked the threat from Iran. However, the U.S. military's Central Command had put out a statement about having a meeting with officials from Mideast nations in Bahrain that said “leaders underscored their shared commitment …

Cargo ship ‘hit while on UN-approved route through Strait of Hormuz’ By PA News Agency Share 0 Comments A man fishes as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A cargo ship travelling through the Strait of Hormuz on a United Nations-approved route was hit by a projectile on Thursday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, as several tankers made their way out of the channel using the same path. Iran has threatened vessels using the path that runs along the coast of Oman. It was promoted by a UN maritime agency. The UKMTO reported the attack. It said there were no casualties or any environmental impact. The opening of an alternative passage through the vital waterway would relieve pressure on the world economy and remove Iran’s main source of leverage in ongoing peace talks with the United States. UKMTO WARNING 074-26 – ATTACK Click here to view the full warning.⤵️ …