Iran’s 45-Tanker Blacklist Sparks Strait of Hormuz Crisis: What It Means

Iran has escalated its control over the Strait of Hormuz by blacklisting 45 tankers, threatening fines, detention, and cargo confiscation for vessels violating its transit rules. The move, announced late Sunday by Tehran’s newly formed Persian Gulf Strait Authority, targets ships owned by major energy players, including ADNOC, Saudi Arabia’s Bahri, and South Korea’s Sinokor. The 45 vessels span multiple flag states and operators, with notable entries from UAE-based ADNOC Logistics and Services, ADNOC’s subsidiary Navig8 Tankers, and Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company Bahri. Other blacklisted owners include Norway’s Klaveness…

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