The Aframax tanker "Karachi," operated by the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, heading towards Pakistan. This marks one of the few departures from the Persian Gulf following recent U.S.-Israel military actions against Iran. The tanker passed near the Iranian coast last Sunday and is currently near Sohar waters. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for about 20% of global crude oil transport, has seen reduced traffic due to escalating regional conflicts. Some countries, like India, have secured transit agreements with Iran, allowing limited passage. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi clarified that the strait remains open except to vessels from hostile nations, while Iran's leader Mojtaba Khamenei emphasized Tehran's strategic option to close the strait if necessary. Despite calls from Trump for international naval escorts, countries like Japan have yet to commit to such measures.