Oil Tankers Leave Gulf Before US Blockade Takes Effect

Shipping data showed two tankers linked to Iran leaving via the Strait of Hormuz.

Before a blockade planned by the United States.

According to Kpler and LSEG data.

The tanker "Aurora" carried oil products.

While "New Future" transported diesel fuel.

Loaded from Hamriyah port in the United Arab Emirates.

It is heading to Sohar in Oman.

Each tanker carries about 330,000 barrels.

They are classified as medium-range vessels.

This comes ahead of the naval blockade.

Targeting ships heading to Iranian ports.

Set to start at 14:00 GMT.