US-Sanctioned Tanker Tests Trump Blockade With Hormuz Exit

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Rich Starry, a US-sanctioned tanker linked to China, exited the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, testing Trump's naval blockade against Iranian oil revenues. The vessel, blacklisted in 2023 for helping Tehran evade sanctions, previously turned back when the blockade began Monday. Its successful passage remains uncertain as ship-tracking data shows inconsistent location signals. Another sanctioned tanker, Elpis, stopped off Iran's coast. Shipowners across Asia and the Middle East are pausing transit attempts until blockade enforcement mechanisms clarify.

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