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Ship tracking reveals tankers and millions of barrels of oil stuck in the Gulf
- Sky News tracks tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as movement slows amid U.S.-Iran strikes.
- Several tankers turned away from the strait and moved back into the Gulf as tensions rose.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains a pivotal route; 20 million barrels a day once moved through it.
- Interference with AIS signals complicates tracking and heightens risk in the Gulf region.
- The Skylight was attacked; the incident underscores heightened risk for shipping.
- The US navy warns operators to avoid navigation through the strait amid threats.
- Analysts estimate the five tracked ships can carry about 10 million barrels of oil.
- Volatility in the Gulf could disrupt global markets and trade.
- The Strait connects major oil producers and is a critical conduit for global energy supply.
- Sky's analysis emphasizes data and forensics monitoring during escalating tensions.
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