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Tankers exit the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran peace talks show progress

On Monday, several oil and LNG tankers successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first major movement since a 95% traffic plunge began in February.

This exit of over 6 million barrels of crude and gas to Asian markets suggests a breakthrough in secretive negotiations between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. While some vessels used "dark transit" tactics—turning off transponders to evade detection—others followed a new route officially designated by Iranian authorities. Global oil prices dropped nearly 6% on the news as traders bet on a more permanent reopening of the world's most critical energy chokepoint.

Observers are now watching for a formal diplomatic announcement as the White House hints that talks are entering their final stages.

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 @BDRFBBY from Oregon  commented…4hrs4H

I believe that the peace talks are starting to become very vital to the US and Iran.

 @BDRG3Q9  from Illinois  commented…3hrs3H

The war in Iran needs to end and any progress towards this is news-worthy.

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