15 APR 2026
IranStrait of Hormuz

Iranian ships transit Hormuz amid US blockade

Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 11:16 UTC · 2 sources

A flotilla of dozens of boats carrying activists and humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza has departed from the port of Barcelona in northeastern Spain. The civilian-led mission aims to challenge the blockade and deliver supplies directly to the Gaza Strip. Organizers describe the effort as a symbolic act of solidarity and direct action against the ongoing humanitarian crisis. The departure marks a significant mobilization of international activists seeking to provide material support and draw global attention to the situation.

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The flotilla has now set sail from Barcelona, marking the operational launch of the mission.

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VLCC-class supertanker on US sanctions list entered Iranian waters.
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Cycle: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 at 11:16 UTC · First reported: 5h ago
Iranian ships transit Hormuz amid US blockade — TheDailyEuro