Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:20am on 18 Apr 2026,Saturday India Global
Uncertainty surrounds the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran’s claim it is “completely open” during the ceasefire. Four Indian tankers including Sanmar Herald, Desh Garima, Desh Vaibhav, and Desh Vibhor and two Greek vessels failed to cross and turned back near Qeshm Island, carrying about 8.3 million barrels of non-Iranian crude. The vessels were headed from Dubai before reversing course. Reports suggest ships received radio warnings requiring clearance from Iranian authorities. Meanwhile, Iran indicated the route could close if the US blockade persists, even as Donald Trump said the strait was open. The conflicting signals highlight continued instability affecting global oil flows and shipping confidence. (PC: X)
