What does the movement of the LNG tanker Mraikh toward the Strait of Hormuz indicate about the impact of the US-Iran pact?

The movement of the LNG tanker Mraikh toward the Strait of Hormuz signals that traffic may increase following the entry into effect of the interim US-Iran peace deal, which envisions a rapid reopening of the critical waterway. The vessel—chartered by QatarEnergy and loaded in Qatar earlier this month—is heading toward the chokepoint after being stuck in the Persian Gulf since February, according to ship-tracking data.

Why has LNG shipping through the Strait of Hormuz been severely restricted, and how have some vessels managed to pass?

LNG shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely restricted because its closure has curbed access to about a fifth of global LNG supply; only limited shipments have gone through, either via vessels that 'went dark'—turning off their transponders to mask their locations—or with explicit approval from Tehran.

LNG Tanker Heads Toward Hormuz as US-Iran Pact Goes Into Effect

Jun 17, 2026

A QatarEnergy-chartered LNG tanker is approaching the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran interim deal, signaling potential restoration of global gas supply routes. Qatar aims to resume full export capacity within two months if the waterway reopens.

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