31.05.2026 08:20
It has been claimed that the US allowed Qatari oil and LNG tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the allegation, the tankers coordinated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard before the transit, while analysts interpreted Washington's stance as effectively acknowledging Iran's influence over Hormuz.
The United States is alleged to have allowed Qatari oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
CLAIM THAT QATARI TANKERS COORDINATED WITH IRAN
According to the allegations, Qatari oil and LNG tankers coordinated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard to transit the Strait of Hormuz. Some sources claim that various financial payments were also made as part of this process.
DID WASHINGTON BACK DOWN IN HORMUZ?
Analysts interpret the US's silence on these transits as effectively acknowledging Iran's influence over the Strait of Hormuz. Washington, which has long imposed sanctions on individuals and entities engaging in economic relations with Iran, is said to have adopted a more flexible stance this time to ensure the continued flow of energy.
Experts note that this may be a pragmatic decision aimed at energy security and preventing disruption to global trade, rather than an official policy change.
IS QATAR THE FIRST COUNTRY TO ACCEPT THE NEW EQUATION?
Some assessments indicate that Qatar has become the first Gulf country to accept the current power balance in the Strait of Hormuz. While the Doha administration is said to have adopted this approach for energy security and the sustainability of commercial activities, critics argue that it increases Iran's influence in the region.
IRAN GETS WHAT IT WANTS
According to experts, if these allegations are true, Iran would have turned the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz into economic and political leverage. Some commentators suggest that financial flows from Gulf countries could indirectly contribute to Iran's economic activities under sanctions.