Fewer Ships Transiting Hormuz Along Oman Coast After U-Turns

Trade Fewer Ships Transiting Hormuz Along Oman Coast After U-Turns The number of vessels sailing through the Strait of Hormuz along the Omani coast fell to a trickle on Sunday, a day after several exiting along that route made sharp reversals, underscoring Iran’s continued efforts to maintain its grip on the waterway. One products tanker that turned around on Saturday appears to be making a fresh attempt, sailing past the tip of Oman’s Musandam peninsula. A products tanker transited along the same route earlier, openly signaling its intentions, and is now broadcasting a position in the Gulf of Oman.