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IRGC escorts oil tankers through US blockade

The IRGC Navy escorted an Iranian cargo ship carrying rice through the Gulf of Oman to port, defying a US blockade attempt.

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Gulf of Oman
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Thursday, 23 April 2026 at 19:40 UTC
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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has reportedly begun escorting Iran-linked commercial vessels through the Gulf of Oman, directly challenging the US naval blockade. An Iranian cargo ship carrying rice was successfully escorted from the Gulf of Oman until it safely reached an Iranian port, despite attempts by the U.S. Navy to seize it. This operation marks a direct and public challenge to the US blockade's enforcement. The IRGC's actions signal a new phase of tactical defiance in the strategic waterway.
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5d agoGeopolitics Watch

A specific cargo ship has reportedly completed its transit, arriving in Iran under IRGC escort.

5d agoEnemy Watch — Official

A specific Iranian cargo ship has reportedly arrived in Iran after completing its transit under IRGC naval protection.

5d agoMiddle East Spectator — MES

The specific cargo was identified as rice, and the escort operation was confirmed by Iran's Fars news agency.

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