Iran is moving crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz using tankers anchored off Chabahar and Kharg.

The entities involved

• Hormuz →

  city in Hormozgan Province, Iran

  • Talks regarding a potential deal in Qatar concerning the Strait of Hormuz took place on May 26, 2026.14:50
  • The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, engaged in talks with US representatives regarding the critical issue of freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.12:31
• Chabahar →

  city in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran

  • Hopes are high for the easing of sanctions on the Chabahar project, which is promoting regional economic integration and trade through a new MoU.Mon 16:04
  • Afghanistan is seeking railway and transit links through Central Asia and Chabahar to connect with Europe and the Caucasus.Mon 16:04

Related events

• Iran is reported to have attacked a vessel in Hormuz, which affects global oil prices like Brent.Jun 25
• Iran began blockading the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched strikes on oil facilities in the region.Oct 5
• Attacks on oil tankers occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, accompanied by advice to implement a naval blockade to force talks.Aug 14
• JPMorgan flags a tanker crunch in the Middle East as sanctioned Iranian ships sit idle at Hormuz.Oct 11
• The US Navy is patrolling and blockading the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for Iranian oil exports.Jun 22