Iran Blocks Indian Tanker in Hormuz Strait
Iran blocked the Indian tanker HAANA from passing through the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz near Oman. The vessel, carrying liquefied gas bound for Qatar, remains in the strait's waters.
Consensus
- Iran stopped the Indian tanker HAANA from proceeding through the southern route of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The incident occurred near the Omani coast.
- The tanker HAANA is carrying liquefied gas and was en route to Qatar.
- The vessel remains in the Hormuz Strait waters according to MarineTraffic data.
- Iran stated that no ships used this route in the past 24 hours.
- Iran claims control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran and Oman are discussing conditions for free navigation through the strait.
Points of divergence
- The armed conflict between the US and Iran resumed on July 8, and US forces began blocking Iranian ports from July 14. — kommersant
- US officials stated that the southern route near Oman has been used by over 500 ships in the past 30 days, with only 2% hit by Iranian drones and rockets. — interfax
- US President Donald Trump claimed the Strait of Hormuz is mined and that movement through it can only occur in a planned manner. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Iran detained an Indian tanker in the Strait of Hormuz — Коммерсантъ
- Iran did not allow the Indian tanker Ormuz Strait to pass through the southern route near Oman — Интерфакс