Vessel-tracking data shows at least four oil and LNG tankers abandoned Strait of Hormuz transits after Iranian attacks on commercial ships.
At least four oil and LNG tankers reversed direction in the past 12 hours after Iranian forces attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting critical energy transit routes. The incidents, including strikes on an oil tanker and an LNG carrier, prompted shipowners to pause transits through the strategic waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz handles about 20% of global oil trade, with prior disruptions causing sharp price spikes. Tuesday’s attacks mark the latest escalation in regional tensions, following months of relative stability in the area.
No immediate market reaction was reported, though analysts warn prolonged disruptions could tighten global energy supplies and pressure prices.