Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz

Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov's superyacht Nord crossed the Strait of Hormuz without objection.

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Strait of Hormuz

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:39 UTC

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A $500 million superyacht linked to Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov crossed the Strait of Hormuz after maintenance in Dubai. The vessel, Nord, sailed under a Russian flag on an approved route, with neither Iran nor the United States objecting. The transit occurred despite ongoing US-led maritime restrictions in the region. The successful passage highlights the selective enforcement of the blockade, as a vessel tied to a Putin ally moved freely through the strategic chokepoint.

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4h ago@clashreport

New details: the yacht is valued at $500 million, linked to Alexey Mordashov, named Nord, sailed under Russian flag, and neither Iran nor the US objected. Source is Reuters.

e/eineurope · topic · T-10083cycle Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 19:39 UTC · first reported 5h ago