Tankers U-Turn in Hormuz, With Some Taking Iran Route Instead

Oil, Gas Tankers Cross Hormuz Via Oman-Side Route After U-Turns

Oil and gas shipping along a US-protected corridor in the Strait of Hormuz showed signs of recovering Sunday, a day after a batch of vessels performed unexplained U-turns and detours in the vital energy corridor.

Tankers take U-turn in Strait of Hormuz, with some taking Iran route instead

At least eight vessels were observed U-turning as they approached the Strait of Hormuz on the Omani side. Four have since sailed onwards along the Iranian route.

Tankers 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.

Ships Abruptly U-Turn Near Hormuz As Some Shift To Iran-Approved Routes

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