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US-sanctioned Chinese tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz despite Trump blockade

US-sanctioned tanker, Rich Starry, has passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite Washingtons newly imposed naval blockade on Iran, highlighting challenges in enforcing the restriction, according to a Bloomberg report. The Chinese-owned vessel, previously known as Full Star and blacklisted in 2023 for allegedly helping Tehran evade energy sanctions, navigated the crucial waterway with a Chinese crew on board.

14 Apr 2026 9:03 am