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Eight ships suddenly changed course while trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, reflecting the uncertainty that continues to prevail in one of the most important sea routes for global energy trade.
According to data from the marine tracking platform MarineTraffic, at least five ships, including two vehicle carriers, a chemical tanker, an oil tanker and a cargo ship, made sharp U-turns near the coast of Oman during the early hours of the day.
MarineTraffic emphasizes that these movements suggest that, despite the first signs of the return of commercial traffic, difficulties in passing through the Strait of Hormuz continue.
Meanwhile, Iranian authorities continue to insist that ships must have Tehran's permission to navigate the strait's designated corridors. However, a growing number of ships are choosing a route closer to the coast of Oman, reducing Iran's influence over this strategic waterway.
According to the same MarineTraffic data, three other ships, two oil and chemical tankers and a cargo ship, initially turned back, but then changed course again and passed the strait closer to the Iranian coast.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most important arteries of world trade, as about a fifth of global supplies of oil and liquefied natural gas are transported through it.
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