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April 14, 2026
Chinese Tanker Passes US Blockade in Strait of Hormuz
- The Chinese tanker Rich Starry defied the U.S. blockade, successfully transiting the Strait of Hormuz on April 14, 2023.
- The U.S. military has deployed over 15 warships to enforce the blockade, warning of interception for vessels linked to Iran.
- Despite the blockade, Iran has increased its offshore oil storage, maintaining significant volumes of crude available for export, primarily to China.
4 Sources
- US-sanctioned Chinese tanker passes Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade, data showsApr 14, 2026 at 3:43 AM · Reuters
- Watch sanctioned ship pass through Strait of Hormuz after US blockadeApr 14, 2026 at 9:11 AM · Independent
- After all the tough talk, is Trump’s blockade in the Strait of Hormuz actually doing anything?Apr 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM · Independent
- Chinese tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz, testing Trump's blockadeApr 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM · The Hill