Oil tankers near the Omani coast are reversing course as Iranian forces assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, complicating global oil market recovery post-conflict.
Iran has warned vessels crossing the Strait
Jul 04, 2026
06:37 pm
What's the storyThe 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.
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The update comes even as industry trackers showed Iranian tankers have continued to sail through the strait.
Oil and gas tankers navigate the Oman-side route in Hormuz after U-turns, amid rising tensions and shipping risks.
"The line is long and deep—an important signal that the logistical chain is reconnecting and..."
