JAKARTA - Three crude oil carriers belonging to a Turkish company have successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz safely since the conflict between the United States and Israel with Iran began in late February.
"As a result of the efforts we are making together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a Turkish ship named Ocean Thunder, which is on its way to carry crude oil from Iraq to Malaysia, has successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz safely since last night and completed its journey out of the Gulf," said Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, quoted by the Daily Sabah daily, Monday, April 6.
Uraloglu said Turkish authorities continued to monitor the situation in the region at all times and coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other relevant institutions.
As reported by ANTARA from Sputnik, other ships belonging to the Turkish company are still around the strait area. Efforts are being made to ensure that their evacuation can take place safely.
A number of ships are still waiting for the opportunity to leave the area, while communication with the crew is carried out continuously.
Previously, Turkish authorities said as many as 15 ships belonging to Turkish companies were in the Strait of Hormuz, with various measures taken to minimize risks to shipping.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched an attack on a number of targets in Iran, including in Tehran, which caused damage and civilian casualties. Iran then retaliated by attacking Israeli territory and US military facilities in the Middle East.
Escalation around Iran has led to a de facto blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and liquefied natural gas shipments from Persian Gulf countries to global markets, which has driven energy prices higher.
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