Iran claims tanker evaded US blockade

Iran's state-affiliated Fars News Agency claims a sanctioned Iranian supertanker has openly bypassed the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel, capable of carrying 2 million barrels of crude oil, reportedly crossed the open sea and the strait with its location identification system turned on and entered Iran's territorial waters without hiding. This move directly challenges the US stance that it would not allow any ship to approach the Iranian coast or anchor in Iranian waters and ports. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region as Iran asserts its ability to navigate despite American restrictions.