Iran Reports Tanker Explosions in Hormuz Chokepoint, Ship Traffic Subdued

Iran Says Two Tankers Exploded In Hormuz Chokepoint As Ship Traffic Near Standstill

Iran Says Two Tankers Exploded In Hormuz Chokepoint As Ship Traffic Near Standstill Visible maritime traffic through the Hormuz chokepoint remained subdued into the new week after Iranian forces allgedly targeted tankers attempting to transit the narrow waterway, including routes close to Oman. This comes as the US and Iran have been locked in a dangerous tit-for-tat escalation that has entered its ninth day. UK maritime authorities reported an unverified vessel fire near Oma...

By Tyler Durden