Qatar LNG tankers U-turn after attempt to pass through Strait of Hormuz stalls

On 2026-04-06, Iranian authorities reportedly stopped two large tankers carrying LNG from proceeding toward the Strait of Hormuz and ordered the crews to remain in place. The incident occurred on the route to the chokepoint, despite both ships being on an approved passage list under a recent US-Iran agreement. The event raised concerns about the reliability of access through one of the world's most important energy shipping lanes.