Iran and US ‘allowed’ Russian superyacht through blockaded Strait of Hormuz
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 10:30 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
A Russian billionaire's superyacht was allowed to transit the heavily blockaded Strait of Hormuz, raising questions about the effectiveness of international sanctions.
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