Tensions in the Middle East escalate, with a large number of tankers accumulating outside the Strait of Hormuz

According to Jinshi reports, Reuters estimates that dozens of cargo ships are gathered in the waters of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and the UAE, located outside the Strait of Hormuz; additionally, several dozen vessels are anchored in the coastal area outside the Strait of Hormuz.

At least 150 tankers, including crude oil and refined oil ships, are anchored in the high seas of the Middle Eastern Gulf, crossing the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, at least 100 tankers are anchored near the coasts of the UAE and Oman outside the Strait of Hormuz.