The India-bound oil tanker Nissos Keros has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is en route to Visakhapatnam, with an expected arrival on June 3. The Marshall Islands-flagged vessel departed Sharjah on May 21 and was tracked this morning in the northern Arabian Sea off India’s western coast.
Iran’s state news agency reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy facilitated the passage of 23 commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz within a 24-hour period, amid ongoing disputes over proposed transit fees introduced by Tehran.
Iran has proposed regulating maritime traffic through a newly established authority, while the United Nations maintains that imposing transit fees in international waters is illegal. The United States, under the leadership of Donald Trump, has called for unrestricted navigation through the strategic waterway.
The Strait of Hormuz continues to handle a significant share of global oil and gas shipments, with nearly 20% of global flows passing through this critical chokepoint. Iran’s measures have effectively tightened control over a vital energy corridor, raising concerns over a widening global energy crunch and economic disruption.
The developments underscore escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding one of the world’s most critical maritime routes, with implications for global energy security and international trade stability.
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