US-Iran Peace Deal Signals Return of Maritime Traffic as LNG Tanker Crosses Strait of Hormuz

Disha is believed to be among the first large tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after the ceasefire announcement. The vessel is en route to Dahej Port in Gujarat and is expected to arrive on June 18.

The tanker crossed the waterway while maintaining its Automatic Identification System (AIS), which transmits information regarding a vessel's position, direction, speed, and destination. Through its AIS transmission, the vessel identified its affiliation with the Government of India.

Significantly, Disha followed the normal pre-conflict shipping route through the strait rather than using the transit corridors established by Iran and the United States for commercial vessels during the conflict period. Maritime observers noted that the route taken by the tanker may indicate approval from Iranian authorities. According to a Bloomberg News correspondent, the vessel measures 277 metres in length with a beam of 44 metres and had remained stranded in the Persian Gulf for more than three months.

The transit comes as the United States and Iran move toward formalising a newly negotiated peace agreement. On Monday morning, United States President Donald Trump announced that the deal with Iran had been completed. In a post on his Truth Social account, Trump declared: “Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorise the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”

While the full details of the agreement have not yet been disclosed, Iran's Supreme National Security Council stated that the arrangement includes the immediate and permanent suspension of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, as well as the termination of the United States naval blockade on Iranian ports.

The official signing ceremony for the agreement is scheduled to take place on June 19 in Geneva, Switzerland. Following the signing, Washington and Tehran are expected to enter a 60-day negotiation period aimed at reaching a comprehensive and final settlement.

The successful passage of Disha through the Strait of Hormuz marks a potentially significant turning point for regional stability, global energy markets, and international shipping. As diplomatic efforts advance toward a formal agreement, the tanker’s voyage stands as one of the first visible indicators of easing tensions in a region that has remained at the centre of geopolitical uncertainty for months.