Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

Al Jazeera Political StrategyNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by By ReutersApril 14, 2026 at 11:58 AM

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Despite a newly imposed US blockade on ships calling at Iranian ports, at least three tankers transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. These vessels were not heading to Iran and therefore not directly affected by the blockade. One tanker, the Panama-flagged Peace Gulf, is transporting Iranian naphtha to the UAE. Two US-sanctioned tankers, Murlikishan and Rich Starry, also passed through the strait. Murlikishan is heading to Iraq to load fuel oil, while Rich Starry, sanctioned for dealing with Iran, exited the Gulf carrying methanol after loading cargo in the UAE. The US blockade was announced after failed peace talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan.

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US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of Iranian ports on Sunday.

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Rich Starry is a medium-range tanker, carrying about 250,000 barrels of methanol.

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Panama-flagged Peace Gulf is heading to Hamriyah port in the United Arab Emirates.

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The three vessels transiting the strait on Tuesday were not heading to Iranian ports.

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At least three vessels, including two US-sanctioned tankers, entered the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Pakistan 30% Iraq 40% Murlikishan 50% United Arab Emirates 50% Donald Trump 50% Shanghai Xuanrun Shipping Co Ltd 60% Hamriyah ×260% Peace Gulf 60% Rich Starry ×270% United States ×580% Iran ×480% Strait of Hormuz ×390%

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sanctioned tankers 90% strait of hormuz 80% us blockade 80% iranian ports 70% energy exports 60% naphtha 50% fuel oil 50% united arab emirates 40% middle east 40%