Strait of Hormuz remains blocked by Iran while zombie ships sail through
The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked by Iran, but two 'zombie ships' have been tracked sailing through the strait, despite being previously scrapped. The ships, a Japanese-owned tanker and vehicle carrier, were thought to be decommissioned, but have reappeared, sparking questions about their true identity and purpose.
Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane, with drones, exploding boats, and threats of attacks. About 3000 ships are stranded in the Persian Gulf. However, two 'zombie ships' have been tracked sailing through the strait. A Japanese-owned tanker and vehicle carrier, thought to be decommissioned, have reappeared. The tanker, LNG Jamal, was sold for scrap last year, but has reappeared, carrying liquefied natural gas. The vehicle carrier, Baltic Highway, was also scrapped in 2020. The true identity and purpose of these ships are unclear. The US has attempted to alleviate the pressure on the global supply chain, with President Trump threatening strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure. However, he has since reneged on this threat, indicating progress in negotiations with Iran.
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