Iranian Supertanker Crosses U.S. Blockade with Tracker On
An Iranian supertanker carrying crude oil left the port of Chabahar, crossed a U.S. blockade, and continued into the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday. Its automatic identification system remained active, the first such transit since the blockade began in April.
iraqinews.comAn Iranian supertanker carrying crude oil departed the port of Chabahar, crossed a U.S. blockade, and headed out of the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday, according to United Against Nuclear Iran. The vessel's automatic identification system remained operational throughout the transit.
United Against Nuclear Iran stated this marked the first time a tanker had completed the passage with its location tracker active since the blockade started in April. The group, an advocacy organization focused on Iran's nuclear program, reported the movement based on maritime tracking data. No additional details on the tanker's destination or cargo volume were provided.
