Iran says giant crude carrier transited Hormuz despite US blockade
12:00, 15/04/2026, WednesdayU: Update: 12:14, 15/04/2026, Wednesday
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A giant Iranian crude carrier entered Iranian waters after transiting the Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade threats, Iranian media claimed Wednesday. The supertanker, capable of carrying around 2 million barrels of crude, sailed with its tracking system on and "without any concealment."
A giant Iranian crude carrier entered Iranian waters after transiting the Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade threats, Iranian media claimed on Wednesday morning. According to Iran's Fars News Agency, the supertanker, which it said is capable of carrying around 2 million barrels of crude oil, sailed through international waters and the Strait of Hormuz with its tracking system switched on and "without any concealment."
US blockade
US forces have "completely halted" maritime trade to and from Iran, the commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Tuesday. His remarks came after CENTCOM began on Monday a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports. The command said the blockade is being "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations" entering or leaving Iranian ports in the Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
Talks collapse
The blockade followed rare direct talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan over the weekend aimed at ending the war that began on Feb. 28, but the negotiations failed to produce an agreement. The two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran remains in place, but tensions have escalated following the collapse of the Islamabad talks.
No US comment
There was no immediate comment from US authorities on the Iranian report. The transit, if confirmed, would challenge the effectiveness of the US naval blockade and demonstrate Iran's continued ability to move oil despite military pressure.