Contrary to reports that Iranian-linked ships are breaking the U.S. blockade, the opposite is true; ships originating in Iranian ports are being turned away
The misunderstanding stems from the fact the U.S. blockade is not located directly near the Strait of Hormuz, but a little further away in the Gulf of Oman / Arabian Sea.
This has led to some media claiming that Iranian vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz, such as the ‘RICH STARRY’, which spoofed its location and pretended to be a Chinese tanker originating in the UAE.
This vessel did indeed cross the Strait of Hormuz, but was immediately ordered to turn around when it entered the Gulf of Oman.
Additionally:
Ships are being ordered to turn around in approximately this area.
The U.S. Navy is likely positioned several hundreds of nautical miles away, in the Arabian Sea.
The misunderstanding stems from the fact the U.S. blockade is not located directly near the Strait of Hormuz, but a little further away in the Gulf of Oman / Arabian Sea.
This has led to some media claiming that Iranian vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz, such as the ‘RICH STARRY’, which spoofed its location and pretended to be a Chinese tanker originating in the UAE.
This vessel did indeed cross the Strait of Hormuz, but was immediately ordered to turn around when it entered the Gulf of Oman.
Additionally:
Ships are being ordered to turn around in approximately this area.
The U.S. Navy is likely positioned several hundreds of nautical miles away, in the Arabian Sea.
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