A Pakistani oil tanker has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz using a route along Iran’s coastline, despite heightened regional tensions, according to a report by Bloomberg.

The vessel, Karachi, operated by the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation, completed its transit on Sunday, highlighting continued movement of energy supplies through one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes.

Ship-tracking data cited in the report showed the Pakistan-flagged Aframax tanker moving close to Iran’s Larak Island before exiting the strait later the same day. The vessel was later observed near the Omani port city of Sohar.

Additional vessels, including bulk carriers and liquefied petroleum gas tankers, were also reported to have used similar routes in recent days, maintaining active tracking signals while navigating the waterway.

Tracking data indicated intermittent signal disruptions in the area, making it difficult to fully trace vessel movements, likely due to electronic interference affecting navigation systems.

Harrison Prétat, deputy director at the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative under the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said continued use of the route could suggest that Iran is managing or regulating maritime traffic through the passage.

Officials from the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation and the Ministry of Petroleum did not immediately comment on the development.

The Strait of Hormuz handles nearly 20 percent of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas shipments, making it a vital corridor for international energy markets.

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Maritime activity in the region has slowed in recent days amid escalating tensions following threats of retaliation by Iran after strikes by the United States and Israel. Iranian authorities have warned that vessels linked to the United States and its allies could be targeted, while indicating that ships from friendly countries would not be affected.

The situation has raised concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies and broader economic impact, as countries assess security risks in the region.