{"id":6791,"date":"2026-04-25T21:07:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T21:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=6791"},"modified":"2026-04-25T21:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T21:07:10","slug":"shadow-fleet-vessels-tied-to-iran-pass-through-strait-of-hormuz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=6791","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Shadow fleet&#8217; vessels tied to Iran pass through Strait of Hormuz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>At least two ships sanctioned by the US for serving in Iran\u2019s \u201cshadow fleet\u201d passed through the Strait of Hormuz Saturday morning, tracking data revealed.<\/p>\n<p>The tanker Ocean Jet, which on a US sanctions list targeting ships that are Iran\u2019s sale of drones that have been aiding Russia\u2019s war on Ukraine and the Lumina Ocean sanctioned oil tanker, which is flagged in Curacao, were able to navigate through the Strait undeterred, NBC news reported, citing Marine Traffic data.<\/p>\n<p>The Curacao-flagged vessel reportedly made it through the waterway by staying close to the shore, according to the outlet.<\/p>\n<p>A handful of cargo ships and a Russian yacht also made it through the Strait early Saturday. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Two sanctioned ships considered part of Iran\u2019s \u201cshadow fleet\u201d passed through the Strait of Hormuz, according to tracking data. The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) sails in the Indian Ocean as it makes its way to the Persian Gulf region. <span class=\"credit\">X\/US Central Command<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That comes despite a US naval blockade that is otherwise choking off shipping traffic. <\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Trump ordered the blockade of the vital passageway on April 12, in a move intended to pressure the Iranian regime. The USS George W. Bush aircraft carrier is joining the mission, Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth said Friday, and the blockade is \u201cgrowing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But Iranian drone and missile attacks on ships prior to the US and Tehran agreeing to a cease-fire on April 8, as well as the threat of potential Iranian mines has prevented many captains from risking the passage.<\/p>\n<p>US Central Command did not immediately respond to The Post\u2019s request for comment but CENTCOM posted an image on social media Saturday of the guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta helping enforce the blockade against an Iranian-flagged ship trying to sail to an Iranian port on April 24. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Vital trade that passes through the Strait of Hormuz has been virtually choked off, but some vessels continue to pass through. <span class=\"credit\">MARINETRAFFIC.COM\/AFP via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It also posted an image of the Bush Carrier Strike Group sailing in the Indian Ocean as it makes its way to the region.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, a US Navy operation is underway to search for mines and keep the Strait clear of potential threats. The USS George W. Bush aircraft carrier is joining the mission, Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth said Friday, and the blockade is \u201cgrowing.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>This screen grab taken from undated video footage released by Iran\u2019s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) shows the type of fast boasts the Iranians could use to harass ships.  <span class=\"credit\">IRIB TV\/AFP via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Trump called off peace talks Saturday that were scheduled to take place in Islamabad, where Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff were planning to meet Pakistani mediators and an Iranian delegation.<\/p>\n<p>He was upbeat on the overall US position. \u201cWe have all the cards. 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