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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Three Saudi oil tankers sail through Hormuz, hours after US-Iran deal signed
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Tankers and cargo vessels are seen in the Gulf of Oman, along shipping routes linking the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Sea, June 16, 2026. (AP)
BEIRUT/LONDON — Three Saudi-flagged supertankers carrying 6 million barrels of crude sailed through the Strait of Hormuz today, hours after US President Donald Trump signed a deal with Iran to end the war that has disrupted global energy supplies.
Though shippers say it will still take time for transit across the strait to reach prewar levels, with a need yet to ensure safe access and clear mines, there were immediate signs of an impact.
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