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economicJun 18, 2026
Three Saudi oil tankers carrying 6 million barrels cross Strait of Hormuz
Summary
- The three Saudi tankers switched their transponders on Thursday after hiding their location for more than two months. - President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a deal Wednesday that is supposed to reopen Hormuz.
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- Spencer KimballBy Spencer Kimball
- The three Saudi tankers switched their transponders on Thursday after hiding their location for more than two months. - President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a deal Wednesday that is supposed to reopen Hormuz. - At least five Iranian ships have c…
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