Iraqi Supertanker Pulls Back From U.S. Hormuz Blockade

Amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, an Iraqi tanker has returned after circumventing the US blockade. A Qatari LNG carrier also transited, but challenges with AIS spoofing and military presence complicate accurate tracking of vessel traffic. The situation remains precarious, with potential for further escalation.