Turkey Secures Safe Passage for Three Turkish Vessels Through Strait of Hormuz

Three Turkish-owned ships have safely transited the Strait of Hormuz and exited the Persian Gulf.

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The Ocean Thunder carried crude oil from Iraq to Malaysia.

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The number of Turkish-owned vessels near the strait has decreased to 12.

Eight ships still request to leave along with 156 crew members.

The passage was conducted following coordination between Turkish ministries.

Iran's embassy in Turkey confirmed the passage, describing Turkey as a friendly country.

The safe transit occurs against the backdrop of unprecedented regional turmoil.

The US and Israel launched joint military strikes on February 28.

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The bombardment reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei and more than 1,300 people.

Iran retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and Gulf states.

The Strait of Hormuz chokepoint handles roughly a fifth of global oil shipments.

Oil prices edged lower following the Turkish announcement.

Twelve Turkish-owned vessels remain near the strait.

“3rd Turkish-owned ship passes Hormuz since closure of strait Crude oil tanker, from Iraq to Malaysia, safely passes through strait, while Türkiye continues to make efforts for 8 more vessels, transport minister says Gokhan Ergocun April 06, 2026•Update: April 06, 2026 Archive Türkiye, İstanbul ISTANBUL A third Turkish-owned vessel safely left the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict, bringing the total number of safely departed ships to three, Turkish transport and infrastructure minister announced”

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Eight have formally requested exit but not yet departed.

Efforts continue to secure safe transit for the remaining ships and 156 crew members.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard stated a new Persian Gulf order is being enforced.

Conditions will not return to previous status, particularly for US and Israeli vessels.

The Gulf's critical maritime lifelines remain under strain.