Several Iranian vessels crossed what Iranian media described as a US naval blockade line in the Gulf of Oman without incident on Monday. Iran's state broadcaster IRIB reported that a number of Iranian ships passed through the area and continued their voyages without interference.
Details of the Incident
According to the report, a very large crude carrier (VLCC) was sailing from international waters toward Iranian ports after passing through the blockade zone. IRIB also said a vessel carrying livestock feed crossed the area and was heading toward Iran, while another tanker loaded with Iranian oil continued toward its export destination after transiting the Gulf of Oman.
Additional Reports
Tasnim news agency reported that three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo ships carrying what it described as “essential goods” crossed the US naval blockade line minutes earlier. The reports came amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing disputes over maritime traffic in waters surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
There was no immediate comment from US authorities regarding the Iranian reports.
