Chinese tanker sanctioned by US crosses Strait of Hormuz despite blockade
The vessel carried about 250,000 barrels of methanol, and shipping data showed it was the first tanker to exit the Gulf since the blockade began.
- A Chinese tanker, Rich Starry, sanctioned by the US for dealing with Iran, crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite Trump's naval blockade.
- The Malawi-flagged tanker was carrying around 250,000 barrels of methanol through the major oil trading corridor.
- Another US-sanctioned Chinese tanker, Murlikishan, flying Madagascar's flag, also passed through the strait and is heading to Iraq.
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