Oil tankers delay unloading from key straits
The article addresses the decline in oil transit operations through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb by giant oil tankers, which are now staying out of these choke points for longer periods to avoid detection and Iranian threats. This is achieved through strategies such as turning off transmitters. These measures, which began following escalations in tensions between the United States and Iran and Iran's renewed attacks on ships, indicate a shift in oil transportation methods to ensure safety and maximize profits. There has been a rise in covert and disguised shipping operations, with transit times ranging from hours to weeks.
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