Strait of Hormuz: Two oil tankers abort passage amid collapse of US-Iran negotiations

TEHRAN, April 12 (YPA) – The Strait of Hormuz witnessed renewed maritime disruption on Sunday as two Suezmax tankers aborted their passage into the Persian Gulf, while a third vessel successfully crossed.

This development follows the announced failure of critical negotiations in Islamabad between Washington and Tehran.

The tanker “Agios Fanourios I” (bound for Iraq) and the Pakistani tanker “Shalamar” (bound for the UAE) withdrew after arriving at the Iranian island of Larak.

The tanker “Mombasa B” continued its progress along the Iranian-approved route into the Gulf without specifying a final destination.

The incident coincides with the collapse of weekend talks aimed at reopening the strategic waterway, which has been effectively closed since US and Israeli strikes on Iran began six weeks ago.

The retreat of these vessels underscores the volatile security environment. Despite prior transit clearances obtained by Iraq and Pakistan, the high-risk atmosphere continues to impede global energy supplies.

The Strait of Hormuz remains under tight Iranian control since late February. Frequent reversals by commercial vessels highlight a persistent lack of international security guarantees and the fragile nature of shipping in the world’s most vital energy corridor.

YPA