Dozens of ships head through Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal (opens original article in a new tab)

Dozens of ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran deal, with many linked to Iran and carrying oil products as sanctions eased. Ships mostly used the northern route due to mine concerns.

• Many tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran deal
• US eased sanctions to allow sale of Iranian oil products until 21 August
• At least 30 tankers left Gulf with Iranian oil since deal
• Ships mostly used Iranian-approved northern route due to mine concerns