First oil tanker passes through the Strait of Hormuz following restrictions, — Bloomberg
The Pakistani-flagged tanker Shalamar became the first vessel to pass through the Strait of Hormuz carrying a cargo of crude oil since the U.S. imposed restrictions on April 13.
Bloomberg reported this.
According to vessel tracking systems, the tanker passed south of Larak Island in Iran and entered the Gulf of Oman. It is carrying approximately 450,000 barrels of crude oil loaded on Das Island in the UAE.
The Aframax-class vessel is currently partially loaded and is heading to the Pakistani port of Karachi.
Amid restrictions in the Persian Gulf, according to media reports, the U.S. Navy is requiring shipowners to obtain permits from both Iranian and American authorities for the transit of oil and cargo through the region.
The tanker had previously attempted to pass through the Strait of Hormuz but changed course due to the escalating situation surrounding negotiations between Iran and the U.S.
Tankers and cargo ships continue to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, despite statements about a “blockade” by the U.S. Analysts have recorded dozens of passages in the first few days since the blockade was imposed. Some of the vessels are subject to sanctions, while others have already departed from Iranian ports. The data also contradicts official statements from the U.S. military.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hagset also stated that American troops in the Middle East are ready to resume combat operations if Iran does not agree to a peace deal.
As a result of the Israeli strike, the Qasimiyeh Bridge, which connected southern and northern Lebanon, was severely damaged. This has complicated the delivery of humanitarian aid and effectively cut off part of the population.
The U.S. stated that it would use force against ships attempting to circumvent the blockade of Iran.
Israel stated that it had eliminated two armed individuals in the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
At least two Iranian tankers managed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, likely using a detour route despite U.S. surveillance.
