Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade

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At least three vessels, including two US-sanctioned tankers, transited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, the first full day of Washington's blockade on ships calling at Iranian ports. The vessels were not heading to Iran, so they avoided the blockade. President Trump announced the blockade Sunday after failed peace talks in Islamabad. China expressed concern about escalation risks and passage safety through the critical waterway.

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