Iran Blocks 45 Tankers from Crossing Strait of Hormuz

Iran has escalated its threats against the Strait of Hormuz by blacklisting 45 tankers that have broken its rules for crossing the strait. The vessels could face fines, detention, and confiscation of their cargoes, according to an X post from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

The restricted list includes very large crude carriers, liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas tankers, and clean product vessels, among others. Some of the named ships are owned by ADNOC Logistics and Shipping, Navig8 Tankers, and Bahri.

The US has imposed a naval blockade against Iran-related shipping, and the Gulf supplied about 20% of the world's daily crude oil and liquefied natural gas before the Iran conflict disrupted tanker traffic. However, US-coordinated efforts to shuttle tankers quietly through the Strait of Hormuz have helped restore some export volumes.