Japanese supertanker appears to transit Strait of Hormuz
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-04-29 02:17 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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TOKYO -- A Japanese crude oil supertanker may have crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday in what would be the first time a refiner-owned vessel has exited the Persian Gulf since the start of the U.S. conflict with Iran.
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