Saudi supertankers sail through Strait of Hormuz following Iran deal

Saudi supertankers sail through Strait of Hormuz following Iran deal Three supertankers sailing under the flag of Saudi Arabia and carrying six million barrels of crude oil onboard sailed through the Strait of Hormuz hours after the US and Iran signed their ceasefire deal, according to ship tracking data. The sailings from Saudi Arabian ports were the biggest departures through the strait in weeks, according to Reuters analysis of shipping movements. Ships pictured in the Strait of Hormuz on 17 June 2026 (Reuters)

Localisation: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: economy
Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:32 +0100