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Saudi supertankers sail through Strait of Hormuz following Iran deal

Three Saudi Arabian supertankers carrying six million barrels of crude oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz shortly after the United States and Iran signed a ceasefire agreement, according to ship tracking data and Reuters analysis.

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18 June 2026 10:00 BST

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)

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Middle East EyeIndependentCenter3 days ago
Saudi supertankers sail through Strait of Hormuz following Iran deal

Three Saudi Arabian supertankers carrying six million barrels of crude oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz shortly after the United States and Iran signed a ceasefire agreement, according to ship tracking data and Reuters analysis.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on the movement of oil tankers following a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran without overtly favoring either side. It presents factual information based on ship tracking data and Reuters analysis, avoiding explicit commentary or biased language.

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