Current Affairs
Supertankers Reverse Course in Hormuz Strait Amid Elevated Shipping Risks
Three China-linked supertankers—the Sea V, Hestia, and Erecter—have reversed course in the Strait of Hormuz as shipping risks remain high. The vessels, flagged to Hong Kong, turned around near the Persian Gulf on Tuesday and Wednesday. Traffic through the waterway has slowed significantly following recent attacks on ships and amid tensions between the US and Iran, with prospects for normalization dimming after President Trump's hardline stance.
