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title: 'Trump Says Oil Tankers Are Leaving Hormuz as Shipping Recovery Begins'
url: 'https://thediplomaticinsight.com/trump-says-oil-tankers-are-leaving-hormuz/'
author: 'News Desk'
date: '2026-06-15T19:45:05+05:00'
categories:
  - 'Middle East'
  - 'World'
tags:
  - 'agreement'
  - 'Donald Trump'
  - 'Iran'
  - 'Oil'
  - 'Strait of Hormuz'
---

# Trump Says Oil Tankers Are Leaving Hormuz as Shipping Recovery Begins

**Washington (TDI):** US President Donald Trump said on Monday that oil-laden vessels have started moving out of the Strait of Hormuz, signaling what could be the first signs of recovery in one of the world’s most important energy corridors following months of conflict.

His remarks came as shipping companies across Asia and Europe remained cautious despite a preliminary agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending hostilities and restoring navigation through the strategic waterway. Under the proposed arrangement, US and Iranian representatives are expected to formally sign a memorandum later this week that would pave the way for the reopening of the strait.

The announcement helped push global oil prices down by around five percent, reflecting hopes that energy supplies could gradually return to normal. However, industry participants stressed that confidence will not return overnight and that significant challenges remain before commercial traffic resumes at meaningful levels.

Analysts noted that vessel-tracking data showed little immediate change in shipping activity. According to market observers, many operators appear reluctant to send ships through the area until there is greater certainty that the agreement will hold and security risks have been reduced.

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The conflict, which erupted on February 28, severely disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a route that handles roughly 20 percent of global oil and liquefied natural gas exports. The waterway is also critical for transporting commodities such as urea and aluminum.

On Monday, the LNG tanker Disha, operated for India’s Petronet, was among the few vessels seen passing through the strait. Shipping data indicated that the cargo had been waiting in the region for months before beginning its journey toward India.

Despite the diplomatic breakthrough, maritime organizations remain concerned about lingering threats, particularly the possibility of sea mines. Industry groups say shipowners need clear assurances that the passage is not only open but also safe before normal operations can resume.

Major shipping companies have adopted a wait-and-see approach. Japanese operators said they welcomed the agreement but required more concrete information before making operational changes. Similar caution was expressed by shipping firms in Europe, including several of the world’s largest container and tanker operators.

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Meanwhile, dozens of tankers remain stranded or delayed in Gulf waters. Shipping experts estimate that if unrestricted navigation is restored, congestion could be cleared within a matter of days. Even so, analysts warn that extensive demining efforts and lower insurance costs will be necessary before traffic returns to pre-war levels.

Some industry specialists believe a full recovery may still be a long way off. According to market forecasts, restoring shipping volumes to levels seen before the conflict could take well into 2027, depending on the durability of the agreement and the pace of energy production recovery across the region.