Iran: at least five ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours

Three tankers appearing to be managed by Oman, a French container ship and a Japanese LNG carrier, have crossed the Seaway of Hormuz since Thursday, according to shipping data. The development reflects Iran’s policy of allowing vessels from “non-hostile” countries to sail through the Straits. Iran closed Hormuz when the US-Israeli strikes began in late February, but later said it would allow ships not affiliated with the US or Israel to pass through. Oil and commodity markets are anxiously looking for signs that traffic in the Straits is being restored. Several tankers and container ships managed to escape the blockade…