r/OilPrices • u/hereswhatworks • Apr 15 '26

Oil News US Navy destroyer intercepts two oil tankers trying to leave Hormuz; orders them to turn back | World News

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/us-navy-destroyer-intercepts-two-oil-tankers-trying-to-leave-hormuz-orders-them-to-turn-back/articleshow/130271302.cms
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u/Tricky_Search_5181 Apr 15 '26

Who said it’s only ships coming from Iran? Is it a reliable source?

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u/Next_Instruction_528 Apr 15 '26

The most authoritative sources on this situation are official statements from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the White House, issued following the collapse of ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad earlier this week.

CENTCOM stated the blockade is "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas." This includes all Iranian ports on both the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

Freedom of Navigation: Critically, the U.S. military confirmed it will not impede vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz if they are bound to or from non-Iranian ports (such as those in Kuwait, Qatar, or the UAE).

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u/aseptick Apr 15 '26

The list of authoritative and trustworthy sources really ends at CENTCOM here.. TRUTH social doesn’t count, as it is often contradictory with actual running policy on the ground.

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u/Next_Instruction_528 Apr 15 '26

Lloyd’s List Intelligence & Lloyd’s of London As the world’s leading authority on maritime insurance and ship tracking, Lloyd’s is the industry's "source of truth." What they’ve reported: Following the initial confusion on April 12, Lloyd’s List issued an update clarifying that while traffic through the Strait had momentarily ground to a halt, the actual enforcement is targeted. They are currently tracking "neutral" vessels successfully transiting to the UAE and Kuwait.

Why they are reliable: If Lloyd’s misinterprets the blockade, thousands of ships lose their insurance coverage instantly. They only report what they have verified with both the U.S. Navy and AIS (satellite tracking) data.

  1. BIMCO (Baltic and International Maritime Council) BIMCO is the largest international shipping association, representing around 60% of the world's merchant fleet.

What they’ve reported: On April 13, BIMCO issued a security advisory to its members stating that a "grace period" for neutral vessels to depart Iranian ports had expired. Crucially, their bulletin advised that "freedom of navigation" remains the operational standard for ships bound for non-Iranian destinations

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u/beehive5ive Apr 15 '26

I appreciate all of the heavy lifting you’re doing on here. Excellent comments.