Three tankers are attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz close to Iran’s coast following the US announcement of a blockade. The New Future and US-sanctioned Auroura moved northeast from UAE waters, reportedly using a route near Larak Island as advised by Iran. The New Future has already exited the strait into the Gulf of Oman, while the Auroura remains nearby. A third vessel, the Vietnam-flagged NV Sunshine, is heading north toward the Strait, likely entering the Persian Gulf. The movements come amid rising US-Iran tensions and new restrictions on shipping in the region.

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