Event Brief
Oil ships exit Strait of Hormuz as Trump Iran deal kicks in
Filed: Jun 18, 2026 at 9:06 PM ET
Summary: Ships carrying stranded oil began leaving the Strait of Hormuz as Kuwait ramps up production.
WHO: Ships carrying stranded oil; Kuwait
WHAT: Ships carrying stranded oil began making their way out of the Strait of Hormuz; Kuwait said it will ramp up production.
WHEN: Jun 18, 2026 at 8:21 PM ET
WHERE: Strait of Hormuz
WHY: Ships began leaving after the Trump Iran deal kicked in, while Kuwait said it will start ramping up production.
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