Straits of Hormuz Oil Tanker Transport Grinds to a Halt

Odaily News According to real-time data from the international oil tanker traffic monitoring system, the sailing speed of oil tankers currently in the waters surrounding the Straits of Hormuz has generally dropped to zero, indicating that shipping in the region has come to a standstill. Simultaneously, several European governments have issued emergency orders to their flagged oil tankers en route, strictly prohibiting passage through the Straits of Hormuz to avoid the security risks posed by the escalating current situation. (CCTV News)