Trump says oil tankers pass Hormuz after deal, but visible traffic still limited

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Following a deal between the US and Iran, oil tankers have begun passing through the Strait of Hormuz, yet ship-tracking data indicate that visible tanker traffic remains limited. The situation reflects cautious movement despite the framework agreement to end conflict in the region.

Oil-laden ships have started to exit the Strait of Hormuz after Washington and Tehran agreed on a framework to end their conflict, US President Donald Trump said June 15, even as ship-tracking data shows tanker traffic through the choke point remains limited. “Ships are starting to move, many loaded up with Oil, out of the ...