Iran-Linked and Sanctioned Tankers Defy US Blockade in Strait of Hormuz

Multiple Iran-linked vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz despite the US military blockade.

The Christianna crossed after unloading 74,000 tonnes of corn at Bandar Imam Khomeini.

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The Comoros-flagged tanker Elpis cleared the strait loaded with 31,000 tonnes of methanol.

The Chinese tanker Rich Starry, which is sanctioned by the US, also passed through the strait.

The Agios Vanorius 1, not linked to Iran, managed to cross the Strait of Hormuz heading to Basra, Iraq.

The Rich Starry and Murlikishan are both sanctioned by the United States for ties to Iran.

The US blockade targets vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports.

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The blockade came after peace talks between the US and Iran collapsed.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman called the US move dangerous and irresponsible.

The strait passes about 20% of the world's oil and gas supplies.

Tankers like Peace Gulf are bypassing Iranian ports to avoid the blockade.

“An oil tanker bound for Iraq managed to cross the Strait of Hormuz after canceling earlier this week an attempt to pass through the vital waterway into the Gulf region, making it the first oil tanker heading west since the U”

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The blockade added uncertainty around the crucial waterway.

Benchmark oil prices fell below $100 on April 16.

Trump said Iran had been in touch and wanted to make a deal.

Iran effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels except its own since February 28.