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First Iranian Oil Tankers Cross Hormuz in Nearly Two Months
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67% centerFirst reported by Ynet · Jun 15, 2026
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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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