Image for representation purposes only Three liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers have exited the Strait of Hormuz with their transponders switched off and are heading to destinations in Asia, according to ship-tracking data from LSEG and Kpler. The exact timing of their transit through the strategic waterway remains unclear. Their movements come as the United States and Iran exchanged air strikes for a second consecutive day on Thursday. U.S. President Donald Trump said further strikes could follow unless Tehran agrees to a peace deal. Washington also said it had targeted a vessel carrying Iranian oil. According to the tracking data, the QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tankers Lebrethah and Rasheeda were last seen west of the Strait of Hormuz on June 1 and April 30, respectively. Both vessels were carrying cargoes loaded at Qatar’s Ras Laffan terminal. The two tankers reappeared on ship-tracking systems on June 10. Lebrethah loaded its cargo on May 22 and is now heading to Pakistan. Rasheeda has been carrying a cargo since February 27 and is currently nearing Southeast Asia. A third LNG tanker, Marigold, which is managed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), also reappeared on ship-tracking data on June 10. The vessel was last seen east of the Strait of Hormuz on May 1 while sailing in ballast. It later loaded a cargo at Das Island on May 25 and is currently indicating India as its destination. QatarEnergy and ADNOC did not immediately respond to requests for comment. With the departure of Lebrethah, Rasheeda and Marigold, a total of 12 LNG cargoes have exited the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began at the end of February, according to the tracking data. Reference: Reuters