First tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran peace deal

Maritime traffic resumed in the Strait of Hormuz after the announcement of a peace agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, following a period in which the shipping lane had been closed.

Social media footage showed the liquefied natural gas tanker Disha, sailing under the Maltese flag, as the first vessel to cross the strait since the announcement. The ship was seen using Iran’s official Traffic Separation Scheme, or TSS, which is designed to regulate navigation through the strategic waterway.

The resumption of traffic indicates that the area has returned to regular maritime activity. No further details were provided about the deal or about other vessels expected to follow.