[55373] Large oil tanker passes through the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with Iran

A large oil tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz in coordination with Iran

The Tasnim news agency, affiliated with Iran's Revolutionary Guards, reported on Sunday, May 11, 2026, that the Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) named "AGOIS FANOURIOS I" completed a passage through the Strait of Hormuz while following a "route defined by the Islamic Republic." The tanker, carrying approximately 2 million barrels of crude oil originating from Iraq, is making its way toward the 'Nghi Son' port in Vietnam.

According to a report by Reuters as cited in 'Payam Iran', the tanker had failed at least twice in its previous attempts to cross the strait since loading its cargo in Basra on April 17. The organization notes that this passage is taking place against a backdrop of high security sensitivity in the maritime space, as tanker traffic in the area is monitored with extra strictness.

Simultaneously, Iran International - an opposition media outlet that often presents a narrative contrary to that of the authorities in Tehran - reported based on data from the company 'Kpler' that two additional oil tankers left the area after turning off their tracking systems (AIS). This action prevents precise monitoring of their shipping route and raises questions regarding the transparency of maritime traffic in the sensitive region.

The reports on the tanker's passage were also covered by channels affiliated with the Iranian government and by Al Arabiya Persian, emphasizing the fact that the passage was carried out in coordination with the authorities in Tehran, which reflects the de facto Iranian control over the strategic shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.