Oil tankers withdraw from Strait of Hormuz

Several oil tankers intending to pass through the Strait of Hormuz have changed their routes and withdrawn from the transit. According to ship navigation data, the vessels reversed course, indicating continued disruption and risk in the strategic waterway. A report by the Wall Street Journal notes that ships which have passed through the strait are only using the route designated by Iran. The IRGC Cyber Corps publicized the development, underscoring Iran's continued control over maritime traffic in the area.