The pickup in traffic in the Strait of Hormuz could be a brief respite, say analysts. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Despite renewed U.S.-Iran military exchanges, some tankers continue transiting the Strait of Hormuz while others delay or reverse course as security risks intensify.

Renewed U.S.-Iran military clashes have sharply reduced tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher and renewing fears of supply disruptions.