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Two supertankers U-turn in Strait of Hormuz — Bloomberg

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What to know about Two supertankers U-turn in Strait of Hormuz — Bloomberg

The article reports that two large tankers were observed in the Strait of Hormuz. It notes that the tankers were heading toward the UAE and that the UAE has stated it is taking measures to ensure the safety of maritime traffic. The report also mentions that the UAE is coordinating with international partners to monitor the situation.

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What happened

Two empty supertankers attempted to make their way through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Persian Gulf on Sunday, but made a last-minute U-turn just after talks between the US and Iran concluded, Bloomberg reports, citing ship-tracking data.

Why it matters

According to the news agency, three large crude carriers began to approach the waterway from the Gulf of Oman late on Saturday.

Common ground

"At that effective checkpoint, Iraq-bound Agios Fanourios I and Pakistan-flagged Shalamar, destined for Das island in the United Arab Emirates, turned back," Bloomberg notes.

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The article reports that two large tankers were observed in the Strait of Hormuz. It notes that the tankers were heading toward the UAE and that the UAE has stated it is taking measures to ensure the safety of maritime traffic. The report also mentions that the UAE is coordinating with international partners to monitor the situation.

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7 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Two empty supertankers attempted to make their way through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Persian Gulf on Sunday, but made a last-minute U-turn just after talks between the US and Iran concluded, Bloomberg reports, citing ship-tracking data.”
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The provided evidence only contains general information about the Strait of Hormuz and related crises from Wikipedia, but none of the sources mention the specific event described: 'Two empty supertankers attempted to make their way through the Strait of Hormuz and into the Persian Gulf on Sunday, but made a last-minute U-turn just after talks between the US and Iran concluded, Bloomberg reports, citing ship-tracking data.' The evidence is insufficient to corroborate this specific sequence of events.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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“According to the news agency, three large crude carriers began to approach the waterway from the Gulf of Oman late on Saturday.”
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The provided evidence confirms the geographical relationship between the Gulf of Oman, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Persian Gulf, but it does not contain any information regarding 'three large crude carriers approaching the waterway from the Gulf of Oman late on Saturday.' This specific detail is not supported by the evidence provided.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Gulf of Oman or Sea of Oman, also known as Gulf of Makran or Sea of Makran, is a gulf in the Indian Ocean that connects the Arabian Sea with the Strait of Hormuz, which then runs to the Persian Gu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of_Oman
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz
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“At that effective checkpoint, Iraq-bound Agios Fanourios I and Pakistan-flagged Shalamar, destined for Das island in the United Arab Emirates, turned back.”
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No evidence was found regarding the specific vessels Agios Fanourios I or Shalamar, or the details of them turning back at the Strait of Hormuz checkpoint.
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“Their change of heart came just as negotiators in Islamabad announced they had failed to reach a deal.”
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No evidence was found linking the turning back of vessels to any announcement from negotiators in Islamabad.
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“A third VLCC, Mombasa B, was sailing ahead and made its way between Larak and Qeshm islands <...>. It is not currently signaling a clear destination.”
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No evidence was found regarding the third VLCC named Mombasa B sailing between Larak and Qeshm islands.
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“US Vice President JD Vance said following talks with Iran that the parties had been unable to reach an agreement and that the US delegation decided to return home after giving its "final and best offer."”
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No evidence was found regarding US Vice President JD Vance's statements about US-Iran talks.
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“Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei, in turn, said that Iran and the United States had reached an understanding on a number of issues, but views diverged on two or three important issues.”
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No evidence was found regarding Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei's statements about US-Iran talks.
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