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Iranian tankers breach US blockade

At least 34 oil tankers linked to Iran have managed to bypass the US naval blockade, according to a cargo tracking group.

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Strait of Hormuz
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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 11:35 UTC
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The US naval blockade of Iran is facing significant breaches, with at least 34 Iran-linked tankers having slipped past it according to the Financial Times. The vessels, some carrying crude oil, were tracked by the cargo monitoring group Fortressa. This development highlights the practical challenges of enforcing the blockade in busy international shipping lanes. It comes as the Trump administration maintains pressure on Iran while a ceasefire extension is in place for diplomatic talks.
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6d agoIntel Slava

Bloomberg cites the data from Vortexa, specifying the blockade line's geography and noting the US Navy's apparent insufficiency to stop all traffic.

6d agoFrente Militar y Geopolítico

The Financial Times report, citing Vortexa, specifies that several of the vessels that breached the blockade were carrying Iranian oil.

6d agoFrente Militar y Geopolítico

Financial Times reports dozens of ships have circumvented the blockade despite Trump's claims of success.

6d agoОперация Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

The Financial Times report now specifies at least 34 tankers have breached the blockade, and notes some were carrying crude oil. Iranian media has also renewed threats to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.

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