First Oil Tanker Arrives in South Korea Defying Hormuz Blockade

The Malta-flagged vessel, Odessa, carrying approximately one million barrels of crude oil, reached the coast of Seosan on Friday morning. The ship reportedly navigated through the strategic chokepoint on April 17 during a brief lull in the blockade.

Meanwhile, a South Korean-operated vessel, HMM Namu, which was damaged by a mysterious explosion off the UAE coast, has been towed to Dubai port for investigation. While some suspect an Iranian attack, South Korean officials remain cautious, awaiting a full forensic report before assigning blame.