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Tankers Reverse Course After Houthi Threats, Hormuz Strikes Spur Abandonments

7/21/2026

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On July 21, two Saudi crude tankers reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthi threats.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said a tanker was hit and two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
UK Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker strike in the Strait of Hormuz forced the crew to abandon ship.
Kpler data showed four commodity vessels crossed the strait on Monday, down from seven the day before.

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On July 21, two Saudi crude tankers reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthi threats.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said a tanker was hit and two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
UK Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker strike in the Strait of Hormuz forced the crew to abandon ship.
Kpler data showed four commodity vessels crossed the strait on Monday, down from seven the day before.