First Iranian Oil Tankers Cross Hormuz in Nearly Two Months

First reported by Ynet · Jun 15, 2026

What happened

Three Iranian oil tankers crossed the U.S. blockade around the Strait of Hormuz, the first departures from Iran in nearly two months. The move comes after a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding and ahead of the deal's expected formal signing in Geneva on Friday.

• 01Three Iranian tankers carried nearly 5 million barrels through the Hormuz blockade.
• 02They were the first vessels to leave Iran in almost two months.
• 03Washington may allow immediate oil sales after the deal is signed.
• 04Shipping firms still fear risk, uncertainty and higher insurance costs.
• 05Analysts expect only a temporary spike in departures, not a full recovery.

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CalcalistUnrated · HebrewJun 17, 2026

First Iranian Oil Tankers Cross Hormuz in Nearly Two Months

WallaCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026

Iran Says U.S. Naval Blockade on Its Ports Has Been Lifted

Now 14Right · HebrewJun 16, 2026

Reuters: U.S. Runs Secret Oil Transfer Network to Bypass Hormuz Closure

YnetCenter · HebrewJun 15, 2026

Iranian Media Claims Tankers, Cargo Ships Passed U.S. Maritime Blockade in Hormuz

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