Only three fuel tankers were observed transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday as military tensions between the United States and Iran intensified, raising fresh concerns over global energy supplies.
A third tanker, not under sanctions, was also tracked moving through the strategic waterway after displaying behavior associated with ship-to-ship fuel transfers.
The report said the vessels were using the northern shipping route that Iran has directed commercial ships to follow. Analysts noted that additional vessels could be traveling along the southern route near Oman with tracking systems switched off.
The sharp decline in visible tanker traffic follows Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz and recent attacks on commercial vessels. The International Maritime Organization also warned that about 600 seafarers remain stranded in the region.
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The US has revoked a 60-day waiver that allowed Iran to sell its oil under the memorandum of understanding (MoU). The decision comes after Iranian attacks on three tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) July 8, 2026
Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports. pic.twitter.com/1hbTbJmyyg
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