Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz continues to be restricted, with reports of disrupted movement and canceled transits.
According to vessel tracking data, two liquefied petroleum gas tankers were forced to change course and turn back while sailing from the Persian Gulf. The ships reportedly had their transponders active and were the only vessels moving in the area at that time.
International media report that these vessels had previously been sanctioned by the United States Department of the Treasury for allegedly transporting Iranian energy products.
The situation follows announcements of a temporary closure of the maritime corridor by authorities in Iran, increasing uncertainty in one of the world’s most strategic routes for global oil and gas trade.
