Synopsis An LNG tanker loaded in Qatar is approaching the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible revival in traffic after a temporary US-Iran peace deal
Synopsis An LNG tanker loaded in Qatar is approaching the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible revival in traffic after a temporary US-Iran peace deal. The vessel, Mraikh, has been stranded in the Persian Gulf since February and is now headed toward Pakistan. The move comes as Trump announced a deal to reopen Hormuz, whose closure had disrupted nearly 20% of global LNG supplies.
Published: June 18, 2026 โข 9:21 AM IST ยท Updated: June 18, 2026 โข 10:37 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis An LNG tanker loaded in Qatar is approaching the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible revival in traffic after a temporary US-Iran peace deal.
The vessel, Mraikh, has been stranded in the Persian Gulf since February and is now headed toward Pakistan.
The move comes as Trump announced a deal to reopen Hormuz, whose closure had disrupted nearly 20% of global LNG supplies.