Two Iran-Linked Tankers Exit Hormuz Ahead of US Blockade

Two tankers linked to Iran exited the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz.

Ahead of a planned blockade by the United States.

Data from Kpler and LSEG revealed the movement.

The tanker "Aurora" carried Iranian oil products.

While "New Future" carried diesel fuel.

Loaded from Hamriyah port in the United Arab Emirates.

It was heading to Sohar in Oman.

Both vessels are medium-range tankers.

With capacity of about 330,000 barrels each.

This comes before US maritime restrictions.

Targeting traffic to and from Iranian ports.

Set to begin at 14:00 GMT.