Israel Hayom reports that dozens of oil and liquefied natural gas tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz over the past week, some reportedly escorted by the U.S. Navy.

According to the report, Iran and the IRGC approved the passage of some vessels and, in certain cases, were paid for it.

Many of the tankers were carrying Qatari oil and gas bound for East Asia primarily India and China as well as Europe.