Three tankers managed to navigate a new route along Oman’s coast, evading Iranian control in the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels, managed by the Oman Ship Management Company, include two oil supertankers and the first liquefied natural gas carrier to escape the Gulf since the conflict began on February 28. They are reportedly carrying about 2 million barrels of crude oil, with one tanker signaling a destination in Myanmar and another carrying fuel from Abu Dhabi. The route taken by the tankers hugged the coastline, avoiding the Iranian-controlled shipping lanes between Larak and Qeshm islands. This development follows reports that Iran and Oman are drafting a protocol to monitor ship transit, potentially easing disruptions caused by ongoing regional conflicts. However, Iran is also seeking to establish a tolling system, demanding payments of up to $2 million per voyage. The situation has led to increased global oil prices and has alarmed financial markets, prompting the UN Security Council to consider measures to secure the strait, although the final draft of the resolution has been diluted to exclude military action after objections from China and Russia.