COSCO Ships Turn Back from Hormuz

0:00It's March 27. This is U.S. news today, driven by AI tracking America in real time. Two Chinese container ships tried to exit the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz early Friday morning but turned back just after 350. Grinich mean time. These vessels, operated by China's COSEO shipping group, have been waiting for a chance to leave despite Iran's recent assurances that ships from. Friendly nations like China could pass freely. The ships have been stuck in the Gulf since the U.S. Israel War, with Iran began on February 28th. Sasco announced just last week that it was resuming cargo bookings from Asia to ports in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and other nearby. Countries signalling some hope for normalized trade. Maritime experts note this was the first real attempt by a major carrier since the conflict started and the turnaround underscores that safe passage. Remains uncertain. Countries of vessels are now stranded inside the Gulf, along with around 20,000 seafarers,

1:03while key energy exports like Saudi crude oil and Katari liquefied natural gas have ground to a halt. A few tankers have slipped through recently, including Indian gas carriers and a Thai oil tanker after special diplomatic talks. President Donald Trump mentioned Thursday that Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to transit as a possible sign of goodwill amid negotiations. So Iran insists it alone decides access and bars any ships tied to the U.S. or Israel. For now, Gulf traffic stays sparse, limited mostly to Iranian oil tankers heading out, and bulk carriers bringing in grain and supplies. Restoring full shipping will likely hinge on broader peace efforts.