BREAKING: At least 20 tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the U.S.-Iran deal, according to Kpler.
Tanker transits on Thursday hit the highest level since June 2, the firm said. However, traffic is still below prewar levels when more than 100 ships, including dozens of tankers, transited Hormuz daily.
Iranian supertankers loaded with oil are switching on their transponders as they depart the region after going dark during the war, Kpler said.
The majority of the ships that crossed followed the route designated by Iran, according to Kpler.
In total, 25 ships transited Hormuz on Thursday including cargo, container and other vessel classes, in addition to the tankers, according to Kpler.
Traffic has picked up after the U.S. Navy ended its blockade of Iran, while Tehran is allowing ships to cross Hormuz for 60 days without paying tolls.$EIGEN
