Iran, US claims conflict over Hormuz as 3 Indian crude tankers emerge (opens original article in a new tab)

Three Indian-linked supertankers re-emerged in the Gulf of Oman after attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz, amid conflicting claims from Iran and the US over the strait's status.

• Three Indian-linked supertankers re-emerged in the Gulf of Oman after attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
• Iran claimed the Strait was shut due to Israeli attacks, while the US reported increased traffic with 55 merchant ships crossing.
• The tankers carry 6 million barrels of Iraqi and Kuwaiti oil, with their routes unclear but possibly approved by Iran.