Over 160 oil tankers stuck in Gulf as Iran tightens grip on Hormuz
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-05-21 02:52 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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A tanker carrying crude oil from the United Arab Emirates is believed to have transited the Strait of Hormuz with its Automatic Identification System transponder turned off. © Reuters
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