A South Korean-flagged supertanker appears to be attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, which, if successful, would be the first crossing of such a vessel from…

SEOUL -- A South Korean oil tanker is leaving the Strait of Hormuz after consultations with Iran, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Wednesday.

Heavily laden vessels bound for Chinese ports navigated the tense maritime chokepoint, as Tehran rolled out a new military-backed authority to manage the waterway