Supertanker en route to India attempts to transit Strait of Hormuz
Interfax
The supertanker Sarv Shakti, headed for India, is attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported on Saturday. The move comes amid rising Israel-US-Iran tensions that have made the waterway — through which about a third of global seaborne oil flows — a flashpoint. Details on whether the vessel succeeded remain unavailable.
The supertanker Sarv Shakti, en route to India, has attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg reported on Saturday, citing sources.
The move comes amid escalating tensions between Israel and the US on one side and Iran on the other, making the Strait of Hormuz a sensitive area. The strait is one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, through which about a third of all seaborne oil passes.
Sarv Shakti's attempt to navigate the strait highlights efforts to maintain energy trade flows despite security risks. However, details on the outcome of this attempt have not yet been disclosed.
