Iran's medium-sized oil tankers continue to wait off the coast of Bandar Abbas at the Strait of Hormuz in Hormozgan Province, Iran on September 9, 2026. The tankers, anchored around 10 miles offshore, are reported to be waiting due to the threat of a US attack, and serious deformation, including rust, was observed on the surface of the vessels that have remained stationary for an extended period. Photo: VCG