Japanese tankers head closer to Strait of Hormuz as more ships gather after US-Iran ceasefire

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Two Japanese crude tankers and a Greek products tanker are moving east toward the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran ceasefire. The vessels, carrying approximately 2 million barrels each, sailed from Saudi Arabian waters on Thursday. Hundreds of ships have been stuck in the Persian Gulf since late February strikes. Shipowners remain cautious about transit conditions and potential Iranian demands for safe passage payments that could trigger sanctions exposure.

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