Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:53pm on 22 Apr 2026,Wednesday International
At least 34 tankers linked to Iran crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite a US naval blockade, a report said. Of these, 19 ships left the Gulf, while 15 entered from the Arabian Sea. Six tankers were carrying about 10.7 million barrels of Iranian crude oil. The cargo is estimated to be worth over $900 million. One tanker, Dorena, reportedly turned off its tracking system while passing through. The US said it had turned back 28 vessels since the blockade began on April 13. Iran said ships now need permission to pass through the strait.
