Three Saudi supertankers carrying a combined 6 million barrels of crude oil have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz following the agreement signed by President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to reopen the strategic waterway.
According to shipping data from Kpler, the vessels resumed visible tracking after remaining off public monitoring systems for more than two months. The tankers are headed to key Asian destinations, including Japan and South Korea.
Despite the breakthrough, shipping activity remains well below normal levels. More than 100 vessels transited the strait daily before the Iran conflict, but industry analysts say operators remain cautious about returning in large numbers.
According to Kpler, 118 tankers are still waiting in the Persian Gulf and could begin moving through Hormuz over the next two weeks if confidence in the agreement improves.
The report said the U.S.-led Joint Maritime Information Center has lowered the threat level in Hormuz from "severe" to "substantial." However, officials continue to warn that attacks and sea mines remain potential risks, even as regional tensions appear to be easing.
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