India-bound LPG tankers continue crossing the Strait of HormuzStrait of Hormuz
India-bound liquefied petroleum gas tankers continued moving through the Strait of Hormuz on May 13 and May 14, with officials saying the total reached 13 vessels.
The reporting comes amid tensions around the narrow waterway, which matters because any disruption there can affect regional shipping and global energy supplies.
- The Strait of Hormuz is only about 33 kilometers wide at its narrowest point.
- Oman and Iran sit on opposite sides of the strait, giving both countries strategic influence over traffic.
- LPG is widely used for cooking and heating, especially where pipeline gas networks are limited.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
US launches strikes against Iran following commercial ship attack26 June, 04:47 PM
Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
