A $700m super-yacht linked to a Russian oligarch just sailed through the Strait of Hormuz
A super-yacht linked to Russian oligarch Alexey Mordashov recently sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. The yacht, valued at approximately $700 million, is one of the few vessels to navigate this route since Iran imposed restrictions on maritime traffic. The circumstances surrounding the yacht's passage remain unclear, as the US has enforced a blockade on Iranian ports.
- ▪The yacht, named Nord, is 142 meters long and features luxurious amenities including a helipad and a submarine.
- ▪It departed from a marina in Dubai and crossed the Strait of Hormuz before arriving in Muscat.
- ▪Traffic through the Strait has been severely limited since February, with only a few merchant vessels passing daily.
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