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Oil tanker traffic picks up through Hormuz

Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to a two-month low as Iran and Houthi rebels escalate threats to Gulf and Red Sea shipping. Despite this, a US official told Reuters that a deal between Iran and Oman to restore shipping is expected soon. The US plans to lift its blockade of Iranian ports once an agreement ensuring unhindered commercial shipping is announced. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to bolster regional security against Iranian threats to energy infrastructure.

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Tanker traffic has stalled at a two-month low despite previous reports of increasing volume.

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  1. Hormuz traffic hits two-month low amid US-Iran deal talks

    Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped to a two-month low as Iran and Houthi rebels escalate threats to Gulf and Red Sea shipping. Despite this, a US official told Reuters that a deal between Iran and Oman to restore shipping is expected soon. The US plans to lift its blockade of Iranian ports once an agreement ensuring unhindered commercial shipping is announced. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement to bolster regional security against Iranian threats to energy infrastructure.

    Why it matters

    The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global crude exports. Ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, coupled with Houthi missile attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, has severely constrained maritime flow. A resolution involving Oman is viewed as a necessary step toward a broader peace agreement.

    What is confirmed

    • Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is near a two-month low.
    • Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement.
    • The Houthi group launched ballistic missile attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Gulf of Aden and off Yanbu.
    • Qatar confirmed that diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Iran conflict are continuing.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The IRGC stated the Strait of Hormuz will reopen only if the US accepts Iranian demands.

    What to watch next

    • Official announcement of a shipping agreement between Iran and Oman
    • Confirmation of US lifting the blockade of Iranian ports
    • Further Houthi maritime escalations in the Bab al-Mandab Strait
    Sources used for this update (8)
    1. edition.cnn.com — US warns citizens across the Middle East as Trump and Iran issue new threats
    2. www.insurancebusinessmag.com — Third Hormuz incident in 48 hours puts underwriters back on alert
    3. www.channelnewsasia.com — Oil pares gains after Qatar says US-Iran diplomatic efforts continue
    4. oilprice.com — Hormuz Tanker Traffic Stalls at Two-Month Low as Attacks Escalate
    5. www.chinaview.cn — Explainer: What's driving Houthi escalation against Saudi Arabia?
    6. www.foxnews.com — Iran, Oman deal for Strait of Hormuz could be ‘very bad outcome’ for US: former defense secretary
    7. www.businesstimes.com.sg — US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defence pact
    8. www.indiatoday.in — US-Iran War Live: IRGC says Strait of Hormuz to reopen only if US accepts Iran's demands
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  2. Oil tanker traffic picks up through Hormuz

    Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased, but Gulf crude exports remain below normal. The rise in traffic comes as mediators report progress in US-Iran negotiations. Despite this, supply disruptions persist. Shipowners and traders are closely monitoring maritime activity in the region.

    What's confirmed:

    • Tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is recovering.
    • Gulf crude exports remain well below normal.
    • Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has begun to increase despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
    Sources used for this update (3)
    1. Gulf Oil Exports Struggle to Recover Despite Higher Hormuz Traffic
    2. Hormuz shipping traffic picks up despite hostilities
    3. Shipping through Strait of Hormuz picks up, Bloomberg reports
    confidence 90%

  3. Oil tanker traffic picks up through Hormuz

    Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased, with an ADNOC-operated LNG carrier recently crossing the strait. This development comes as mediators report progress in returning the US and Iran to negotiations, aiming to prevent a full-scale war in the Middle East. Oil prices have declined following a pause in hostilities.

    What's confirmed:

    • Mediators report progress in returning the United States and Iran to negotiations.
    • Oil prices have declined following the pause in hostilities.
    • An ADNOC-operated LNG carrier has crossed the Strait of Hormuz.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Iran's economy is close to collapse if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
    Sources used for this update (2)
    1. ADNOC-operated LNG carrier appears to be first to enter Strait of Hormuz in weeks
    2. Trump Keeps Claiming Iran Is Desperate For A Deal Weeks After Explaining Why It's Not
    confidence 90%

  4. Diplomatic progress reported as US and Iran pause fire

    Mediators report progress in returning the United States and Iran to negotiations. These efforts aim to prevent a full-scale war in the Middle East. Oil prices have declined following the pause in hostilities.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Mediators have made progress in efforts to bring the United States and Iran back to negotiations.
    • The United States and Iran have paused fire.
    • Oil prices have slid.
    • President Donald Trump faces narrowing options and increasing costs regarding Iran.
    Sources used for this update (4)
    1. Analysis: At every fork in the road on Iran, Trump's choices get worse
    2. Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region
    3. Oil price slides as US and Iran pause fire; cancer treatments help AstraZeneca beat profit forecasts – as it happened
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  5. Tanker Traffic Resumes in Strait of Hormuz Following Attacks

    Shipping activity in the Strait of Hormuz is increasing after a period of Iranian attacks. Approximately 24 commodity vessels, including oil carriers, have transited the waterway. Shipowners are showing more confidence, though some remain cautious.

    What's confirmed:

    • Vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is increasing.
    • Shipping activity resumed after recent attacks involving Iran.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • About 24 commodity vessels, including oil carriers, have transited the strait.
    • Some vessels pulled back over the weekend following exchanged attacks between Iran and the U.S.
    • Shipowners remain wary following a Thursday attack near the chokepoint.
    Sources used for this update (7)
    1. Shipping Traffic in Strait of Hormuz Picks Up Again
    2. Hormuz Live Vessel Traffic & Crude Oil Prices | ShipFinder
    3. Oil and LNG Carrier Traffic Picks Up in Strait of Hormuz Post-Attack ...
    4. Hormuz Traffic Climbs as Supertankers Sail Into Persian Gulf
    5. Strait of Hormuz | Real-Time Traffic & Tanker Tracking
    6. Hormuz Shipping Confidence Is Still Shaky - OilPrice.com
    7. Oil tanker traffic picks up through Hormuz — Live Feed
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  6. Oil Tanker Traffic Increases Through Strait of Hormuz

    Tanker activity in the Strait of Hormuz is rising as U.S.-Iran negotiations progress. This surge in traffic is linked to easing sanctions and an increase in Iranian oil exports. Benchmark oil prices have dropped as a result.

    What's confirmed:

    • Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is increasing.
    • Benchmark oil prices have dropped following the increase in tanker traffic and Iranian exports.
    • The rise in traffic coincides with U.S.-Iran negotiations.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Iran shipped 30 million barrels of oil in the week before a US waiver.
    • Two crude tankers carrying nearly 2 million barrels of oil sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
    • A potential US-Iran deal may be reached within 60 days.
    • Mines remain in the central channel of the Strait of Hormuz.
    • A flotilla of Iranian tankers is headed to Asia.
    • Stranded supertankers and Qatar-linked LNG vessels are moving after weeks of disruption.
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. Oil tanker traffic picks up through Hormuz
    2. Iran Shipped 30 Million Barrels of Oil in Week Before US Waiver
    3. A flood of oil is set to hit energy markets. Here’s how much crude may be unleashed.
    4. Flotilla of Iranian tankers headed to Asia
    5. Iran Oil Exports Skyrocket, Benchmark Prices Drop Following "Encouraging" Start To Peace Talks
    6. Oil tanker traffic through Strait of Hormuz hits highest level since ...
    7. Hormuz traffic picks up as more tankers broadcast crossings
    8. Strait of Hormuz Ship Monitor — Live AIS Tracking
    9. Oil tanker traffic picks up through Hormuz - Devdiscourse
    10. Hormuz Traffic Picks Up as US-Iran Talks Advance, Stranded Tankers ...
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