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At least 6 oil tankers sail through Hormuz following US-Iran deal

Following the signing of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at halting hostilities, ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has begun to resume. At least six oil tankers have been confirmed to have passed through the strategic waterway. Crude oil prices have fallen to below $74 per barrel, marking the first time since early March that they have reached this level.

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Crude oil prices fall to below $74 per barrel for first time since early March

Many ships still remained near the Strait of Hormuz as of June 18. © Reuters

KENJI ASADA and YUJI OHIRA

June 19, 2026 06:18 JST

NEW YORK/HOUSTON, Texas -- Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz began to resume the day after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding halting the war, with at least six oil tankers confirmed to have transited through the key artery.

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At least 6 oil tankers sail through Hormuz following US-Iran deal

Following the signing of a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at halting hostilities, ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has begun to resume. At least six oil tankers have been confirmed to have passed through the strategic waterway. Crude oil prices have fallen to below $74 per barrel, marking the first time since early March that they have reached this level.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on the resumption of ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz following a U.S.-Iran agreement without taking a stance on the geopolitical implications or using biased language. It presents factual information about oil tanker movements and crude oil price changes without evident

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