Iranian state-affiliated media report that several Iranian tankers and cargo vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz after the United States announces it will remove its naval blockade as part of terms agreed with Tehran. Middle East Eye cites reports from Iranian outlets, including Press TV, saying at least three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo vessels have passed through the strategic waterway following the deal announcement. Fars News Agency also reports that a very large crude carrier is among the ships heading toward Iranian ports.
Both accounts place the movement in the context of US and Iranian statements about ending months of disruption to shipping and energy markets, alongside plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is a key chokepoint for global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, and market monitoring focuses on whether traffic is resuming normally. One report notes that oil prices fall sharply after the agreement, reflecting expectations that shipping flows through the strait will normalize.
