Radio warning and uncertainty
According to reports, shipowners received warnings via radio messages late at night that passage through Hormuz still required clearance from the Iranian Navy and the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps). After this many ships stopped their journey and decided to return. According to the data, the Indian tankers – Sanmar Herald, Desh Garima, Desh Vaibhav and Desh Vibhore – had departed from Dubai but suddenly changed direction. Similarly, two Greek ships also refused to proceed.