DUBAI: Iranian crude oil shipments have reportedly resumed after a pause of nearly two months, with at least two large tankers successfully exiting a US Navy-monitored zone in the Gulf, according to maritime tracking analysis.
The TankerTrackers website stated on Wednesday that the vessels—identified as DIONA and HERO2, both operated by the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC)—left the monitored area carrying an estimated combined 3.8 million barrels of crude oil.
BREAKING: CRUDE OIL DEPARTS IRAN FOLLOWING A TWO MONTH LONG NAVY BLOCKADE
According to AIS data which we corroborated yesterday (2026-06-15) by satellite imagery, at least two National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) VLCC supertankers named DIONA (9569695) and HERO2 (9362073) have… pic.twitter.com/tSesQTcC6K
— TankerTrackers.com, Inc. (@TankerTrackers) June 16, 2026
The tracking service, which relies on satellite imagery and digital maritime data, said the movements represent Iran’s first recorded crude oil exports in two months. The development comes amid heightened surveillance of shipping activity in strategically sensitive waters of the Gulf.
According to the data cited, both VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) class supertankers were observed navigating beyond the monitored perimeter, suggesting a resumption of export activity following a period of apparent disruption.
There has been no official confirmation from Iranian authorities regarding the shipments, while independent verification of cargo volumes remains limited to satellite-based tracking assessments.
Maritime analysts note that such movements are closely watched due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region and the strategic importance of oil flows through Gulf shipping lanes.
