Three China-linked supertankers have U-turned in the Strait of Hormuz as risks to shipping remain elevated, with prospects for a normalization of traffic dimming after President Donald Trump took a hard line on Iran.
Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/two-chinese-supertankers-u-turn-in-hormuz-as-risks-remain-high)