Vessels that had started to make their way towards the Strait of Hormuz to exit the Gulf after Iran declared the waterway open have either stopped or turned back, according to ship tracking data cited by FT

The halt or reversal of vessels towards the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's declaration is significant as it raises concerns over potential geopolitical tensions.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 17 Apr 2026, 20:26 UTCOn the live feed at 20:06 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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20:15

Iran MP Nabayan says these negotiations will not go anywhere; We will continue the war until Trump and Netanyahu are completely defeated, via SNN

20:12

Iraq reportedly resumes Southern Oil exports after month-long halt due to Strait of Hormuz disruption, one tanker begins loading, according to four energy sources cited by Reuters

20:06

Vessels that had started to make their way towards the Strait of Hormuz to exit the Gulf after Iran declared the waterway open have either stopped or turned back, according to ship tracking data cited by FT

19:57

Trump shocked Netanyahu with post declaring Lebanon strikes "prohibited". Israel asked the White House for clarifications, via Axios citing sources

19:55

US approved a potential USD 11.9bln foreign military sale to Germany

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This situation could influence oil prices, particularly WTI, as disruptions in this critical shipping route could lead to supply challenges or heightened risk premiums in energy markets.

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