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Agios Fanourios I is managed by Greece-based Eastern Mediterranean Maritime, while Shalamar is owned by the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, according to shipping data. The very large crude carrier Mombasa B continued its passage through the Strait of Hormuz and moved between Larak and Qeshm islands via an Iran-approved route into the Persian Gulf, according to shipping data. The main point of contention was Iran’s nuclear programme, according to US vice president JD Vance. Describing it as a “red line” for the Trump administration, he said Iran was told to end its programme and halt uranium enrichment. Iran, meanwhile, said the US demands were “unreasonable” and blamed Washington for the collapse of the talks.
The movements coincided with reports that negotiators in Islamabad had failed to reach an agreement in ongoing talks. Two empty crude tankers attempted to enter the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday but turned back after reaching the approach area near Iran’s Larak Island, according to ship-tracking data. Two very large crude carriers and one Aframax-class vessel, all without direct links to Iran, moved towards the Strait of Hormuz from the Gulf of Oman late on Saturday, according to ship-tracking data. The vessels reached waters near Iran’s Larak Island early on Sunday before altering course, as cited by Bloomberg.