Oil tanker fares in the Persian Gulf have become up to 60% more expensive

Oil tanker fares in the Persian Gulf have become up to 60% more expensive

The cost of transporting oil by supertankers from the Persian Gulf to East Asia has increased by 60 percent in the wake of rising tensions between Iran and Israel. The ship booking market has been brought to a virtual standstill, with many Iranian tankers moving further away from ports, as the risk of crossing the Strait of Hormuz and concerns about disruption to maritime traffic have increased.
Araqchi: Attack on Assaluyeh is a blatant aggression and a very dangerous act

Araqchi: Attack on Assaluyeh is a blatant aggression and a very dangerous act

The Iranian Foreign Minister said in a meeting with ambassadors and representatives of foreign countries in Tehran: "The attack on Assaluyeh is a clear aggression and a very dangerous act. Dragging the conflict to the Persian Gulf is a strategic mistake and its goal is to drag the war outside of Iranian territory."