US-Sanctioned Oil Tanker Linked to China Crosses Strait of Hormuz
Summary
A US-sanctioned oil tanker linked to China successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz after two attempts, carrying methanol destined for China.
Key Points
- A Malawi-flagged oil tanker linked to China crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite US sanctions.
- The tanker is owned by Full Star Shipping Limited and associated with Shanghai Juanrun Shipping Company Limited.
- The vessel was sanctioned due to its ties with Iran and is carrying methanol bound for China.
- The US maintains a blockade on Iranian ports and the ship's origin port remains unknown.
