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Non-Iranian shipowners
Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
May 18, 2026
Verified: May 18, 2026
"Nearly all large non-Iranian tankers entering the Persian Gulf since the war began have successfully exited. At least 19 non-Iranian ships have completed transit through the Strait of Hormuz since March 1. Approximately 100 tankers remain stranded in the Gulf due to fear of attacks."
Author: Daniel Yergin
Daniel Yergin's masterpiece provides the essential historical and geopolitical context of the global oil trade, explaining why the security of the Strait of Hormuz is a critical artery for the world economy and how tanker logistics have shaped international relations.
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