06.04.2026 09:10
The Al Daayen and Rasheeda tankers, loaded with liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Qatar, have set sail to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. If the ships make a safe passage, it will mark the first export after the war. While Iran maintains control over the strait, U.S. President Trump issued a deadline and made threats regarding the passage. The expectation that one of the tankers is headed to China has increased hopes for permission to transit.
Two tankers carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) loaded from Qatar have set sail to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. If the ships successfully transit, it will mark the first export outside the region since the war began.
IT COULD BE THE FIRST EXPORT AFTER THE WAR
According to NTV's report, if the tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz without any issues, this shipment will be recorded as the first LNG export to buyers outside the Gulf since the war began.
THE ROUTES AND SPEEDS OF THE SHIPS ARE KNOWN
It has been reported that the LNG tankers named Al Daayen and Rasheeda are heading towards the strait. While one of the ships is headed for China, the destination of the other tanker has not been disclosed. The tankers are reported to be sailing at speeds of 17 and 9 knots, respectively.
It has been learned that these ships have been waiting in the Gulf for some time due to the war.
IRAN IS MONITORING TRANSITS
Iran, which continues to maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz, had previously warned that "enemy ships could be targeted." However, expectations are growing that passage may be allowed due to the LNG being transported to China.
Recently, the passage of some ships connected to countries close to the U.S., such as France and Japan, has also drawn attention.
TRUMP'S HARSH ULTIMATUM
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran until tomorrow to open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that otherwise, the energy and water infrastructure in Iran would be targeted.
As military and political tensions in the region rise, the passage of the tankers is considered a critical development for global energy markets.