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Iranian tanker bypasses US blockade

An Iranian-flagged supertanker has successfully bypassed the US naval blockade and entered Iranian waters, according to a maritime tracking firm.

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Persian Gulf / Iranian waters
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Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 21:20 UTC
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The maritime and oil shipment tracking company TankerTrackers has reported, based on satellite imagery, that a giant Iranian-flagged oil tanker has bypassed the U.S. naval blockade. The vessel successfully entered Iranian territorial waters. This incident represents a significant breach of the blockade, which the U.S. Navy has been enforcing in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. The development was highlighted by the IRGC's Cyber Corps on social media.
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