16.03.2026 19:20
The first crude oil tanker "not belonging to Iran" passed through the Strait of Hormuz, which was closed by Iran following the attacks by the US and Israel. It was announced that the Pakistan-flagged tanker named Karachi passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the third week of tensions in the Middle East.
On February 28, a war began with the attacks of the USA and Israel on Iran, targeting many Iranian cities, especially the capital Tehran. While over a thousand Iranians lost their lives in the attacks, assaults on Iran's oil facilities were also carried out.
HORMUZ STRAIT CLOSED
Iran's response to the attacks was retaliations against Israel and US bases in the region. Targeting US bases in Gulf countries such as Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, Iran also closed the Hormuz Strait, which is critical for oil supply.
A FIRST OCCURRED
Today, following the closure of the Hormuz Strait, a first occurred. After the attacks by the USA and Israel, the first oil tanker "not belonging to Iran" passed through the Hormuz Strait, which was closed by Iran.
In the third week of the tension in the Middle East, it was announced that the Pakistan-flagged tanker named Karachi passed through the Hormuz Strait.