Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone before talks to end war

Several tankers carrying Iranian oil have crossed the US blockade line in the Strait of Hormuz, according to TankerTrackers. The tankers Diona and Hero 2, carrying 3.8 million barrels, crossed on Tuesday, while the Sonia I crossed the line on Wednesday. These movements come two days before US-Iran talks for a final settlement to end the war triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28. The news caused world oil prices to tumble.