Certain oil tankers are safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz - here’s how
Certain oil tankers are safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz using secret codes to bypass Tehran's blockade. Around 20% of the world's oil supply travels through the Strait, with Iran's blockade leaving roughly 2,000 ships trapped in the area.
Ships carrying Iranian oil are using secret codes to bypass Tehran's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. This method has allowed dozens of vessels to escape the perils of the shipping lane. Tehran has closed the strait, cutting off a passage that saw 130 ships travel through it daily. Only 90 ships have been able to transit since then. The ships that made the journey were linked to Iran's oil industry or had permission to cross, broadcasting a secret signal. Some ships also sent messages highlighting India's limited success in negotiating a safe passage with Iran. Around 20% of the world's oil supply travels through the Strait, with Iran's blockade leaving 2,000 ships trapped. The International Maritime Organization has called on nations to urgently find ways to evacuate the trapped ships.
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