U.S. blockade forces six Iranian oil tankers to return to Iran

8 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 27

The six tankers, carrying about 10.5 million barrels of oil, were turned back in recent days, with only seven ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz in the past day.
The U.S. has diverted 37 vessels since April 13, while some tankers have managed to bypass the blockade. Thousands of seafarers remain stranded, facing mounting risks and psychological strain.
The Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles 20% of global oil and LNG supply, continues to see severely restricted traffic as U.S.-Iran tensions persist and diplomatic talks remain stalled.

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