2 Chinese supertankers join flotilla exiting Hormuz as stand-off appears to thaw
Two Chinese supertankers, the Yuan Gui Yang and the Ocean Lily, were part of a group of 26 vessels that transited the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. This significant increase in traffic, compared to recent levels, suggests a potential de-escalation of tensions in the region. The supertankers were carrying a combined 6 million barrels of oil, with expected arrivals in China in early June. AI