Iran-linked ships make a run for it before US blockade reinstatement

Of these, three empty oil tankers — one Aframax-sized vessel and two very large crude carriers — entered the strait, the data showed.

Vessels that exited the strait with Iranian exports included one VLCC carrying two million barrels of crude, a medium-range tanker with refined products, and two tankers carrying liquefied petroleum gas, according to the data.

A laden methanol tanker and a dry bulk carrier with iron ore aboard also made their way out of the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, the data showed.