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Qatari LNG Tanker Transits Strait of Hormuz Bound for Pakistan Amid Ongoing Regional Conflict
A fully loaded Qatari LNG tanker is attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on May 9, 2026, in what would be Qatar's first LNG export from the region since the Iran war began in late February. The move comes as the Trump administration awaits Tehran's formal response to a U.S. proposal that would see Iran reopen the strait while Washington ends its blockade of Iranian ports.
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A Qatari LNG tanker is attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz on May 9, 2026. The vessel is fully loaded with LNG, is currently transiting the Hormuz chokepoint, and did not sail through the Hormuz Island route. It is destined for Pakistan.
If successful, this would be the first time Qatar has exported LNG out of the region since the Iran war began in late February 2026. ZeroHedge reported that Tehran allows ships from friendly nations, primarily China, India and the UAE, to pass, though there was no immediate word on whether Iran charged the vessel a transit fee.
U.S. Proposal as of early Saturday morning May 9, 2026. U.S. ends its blockade of Iranian ports over the next month.
U.S. Proposal is under review, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said. Trump has changed his approach to prioritize reopening the Strait of Hormuz at all costs while leaving nuclear and ballistic missile negotiations for later.
U.S. Is waiting for Iran's response to Trump's latest proposal to end the war. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to commercial shipping since Tuesday. Saudi Aramco and UAE's Adnoc have managed to move some crude cargoes through the strait despite the restrictions.
The latest attempt follows last week's clashes. U.S. Navy destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Navy destroyers. U.S. warships.
U.S. officials. Iran seized the tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman, which appeared to be carrying Iranian oil. The world has burned through oil inventories at record speed as the Iran war throttles flows from the Persian Gulf.
