Tensions are rising in the Strait of Hormuz following the breakdown of peace negotiations between the US and Iran. Several large tankers have been observed altering course near the crucial waterway.
On Sunday, two empty supertankers and two empty crude tankers attempted passage into the Persian Gulf, but both made last-minute U-turns. Simultaneously, two fuel tankers are attempting to exit the Persian Gulf, sailing close to the Iranian coast.
Shipping data indicates oil tankers are generally avoiding the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a potential U.S. blockade. However, three oil-laden supertankers have recently exited the waterway as the world faces an ongoing energy crunch.
The situation remains fluid as the US prepares for a possible blockade and vessels navigate the sensitive region.