Iran-linked vessels evade US Hormuz blockade

According to a Wall Street Journal report, more than twenty‑four oil and gas tankers linked to Iran have successfully evaded the United States' naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The vessels were observed navigating the narrow waterway without being intercepted by U.S. warships enforcing the sanctions regime. This development raises concerns in Washington about the effectiveness of the blockade and the potential for increased regional oil flow despite sanctions. Iranian authorities have not commented on the specific ships, but the incident underscores ongoing challenges to U.S. maritime enforcement in the Gulf.