19-March-2026
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About 90 ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite war
18-Mar-2026

Hong Kong, Mar 18 (AP) About 90 ships including oil tankers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outset of the war with Iran and it is still exporting millions of barrels of oil at a time when the waterway has been effectively closed, according to maritime and trade data platforms. Many of the vessels that passed through the strait were so-called "dark" transits evading Western government sanctions and oversight that likely have ties to Iran, maritime data firm Lloyd's List Intelligence said.

News Source:- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/about-90-ships-cross-strait-of-hormuz-as-iran-exports-millions-of-barrels-of-oil-despite-war/articleshow/129649009.cms