Three Iranian tankers exit U.S. blockade for first time in months as shipowners eye Hormuz in 'wary disbelief'

CNBC Markets· Jun 17, 2026 · 4:56 AM

At least three Iranian tankers carrying nearly five million barrels of crude oil have exited the U.S. Navy blockade.

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