Sanctioned Supertankers Enter Gulf Despite US Blockade

A second sanctioned supertanker entered the Gulf on Wednesday despite a U.S. blockade. U.S. forces have turned back ten vessels since restrictions began Monday.

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Reporting from Singapore, shipping data indicates that a second supertanker sanctioned by the United States has entered the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz. This development comes despite a naval blockade aimed at preventing vessels from visiting ports in Iran.

A commercial vessel navigates the waters of the Strait of Hormuz near the coast of Oman, captured in April 2026. REUTERS/File Photo
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