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Oil Freighters Resume Hormuz Transit Amid Mine Risks

7/6/2026

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  • Oil and gas freighters resumed movement on Sunday in the Strait of Hormuz after earlier U-turns.
  • Six freighters and two tankers were seen off Oman’s coast taking a route nearer Iran.
  • Western navies called the threat risk substantial because the centre is mined and Iranian forces harass shipping.
  • Nineteen vessels crossed on Saturday versus 13 on Friday indicating increased traffic despite the risks.