Two Chinese oil tankers laden with crude exit the Strait of Hormuz, according to shipping data cited by multiple outlets. The departures come as President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance make comments that raise optimism about the prospects of a US-Iran deal, with Trump saying any wider conflict would end “very quickly.” The positive remarks are presented as contributing to a softer tone in markets, with Al Jazeera reporting that oil prices ease following the latest White House statements. At the same time, Al Jazeera includes expert cautions that prices could remain elevated even if a deal is reached, reflecting broader concerns about supply, risk premiums, and the possibility that tensions could persist despite negotiations. Overall, the reports link the tanker movement through one of the world’s most strategic chokepoints to shifting expectations around US-Iran diplomacy, while noting that market impacts are not necessarily immediate or guaranteed.