United KingdomShip-tracking data indicates that LNG tankers have resumed passing through the Strait of Hormuz, despite ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran. According to reports, 22 Japan-linked vessels have departed the Gulf since Tuesday, with at least five LNG carriers entering the strait from countries such as China, Greece, and Qatar. The Japanese transport minister noted that six of Japan’s large crude oil tankers passed through the strait between 7–9 July, leaving only four remaining in the Gulf. Additionally, a Marshall Islands-flagged container ship, the K Klaipeda, was reported to have docked in the Gulf of Oman on 28 June 2026.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information regarding the movement of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S.-Iran tensions without overtly favoring either side. It provides data from tracking services and includes statements from Japanese officials, offering a balanced view of the situation.
