Sanctioned Chinese Tanker Passes Hormuz Despite U.S. Naval Blockade | OilPrice.com
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A sanctioned Chinese-linked tanker successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the limited scope of the U.S. blockade, which targets only traffic linked directly to Iranian ports.

A Chinese-owned tanker under U.S. sanctions has passed the Strait of Hormuz despite the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports that began on Monday.

Citing data from Kpler and MarineTraffic, Reuters reported that the vessel had traversed the chokepoint earlier today. Owned by Shanghai Xuanrun Shipping Co Ltd., the vessel, Rich Starry, became a target for U.S. sanctions because it was used to transport Iranian crude.

The Rich Starry is loaded with 250,000 barrels of methanol that it loaded at the Emirati port of Hamriyah, according to the data. It could be that fact that has ensured the unobstructed passage of the vessel, despite the sanctions. The U.S. Central Command said the blockade would only cover Iranian ports and traffic to and from them.

  • sun_is_ra@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    5·
    11 hours ago

    will see.

    This one loaded gas from Emirates as the article says so no reason to stop it.

    Looking forward to seeing Chinese tankers filling up oil from Iran

    • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml
      9·
      8 hours ago

      We already know what will happen because we’ve already seen what happened during the tariff war. The reality is that American economy is entirely dependent on goods from China to function. If the Burger Reich gets too uppity then China will shut off the flow of treats. It’s really that simple.