Russian oligarch’s superyacht allowed through strait of Hormuz, source says
A superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov, named Nord, successfully transited the heavily restricted Strait of Hormuz after maintenance in Dubai, with neither Iran nor the U.S. objecting to its passage. The vessel, sailing under a Russian flag, crossed via an approved route in compliance with international maritime law. Its movement is notable given the significant reduction in traffic through the strategic waterway since the onset of heightened U.S.-Iran tensions. The yacht has since been located near the coast of Oman.
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Nord in Hong Kong in 2022. It reportedly sailed through the strait of Hormuz after undergoing maintenance in Dubai. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenNord in Hong Kong in 2022. It reportedly sailed through the strait of Hormuz after undergoing maintenance in Dubai. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty ImagesStrait of HormuzRussian oligarch’s superyacht allowed through strait of Hormuz, source saysBillionaire Alexei Mordashov’s vessel, Nord, reportedly able to cross blockaded strait with US and Iranian approvalReutersTue 28 Apr 2026 10.30 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 10.58 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA superyacht owned by the Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov was able to transit the blockaded strait of Hormuz after undergoing maintenance in Dubai because…
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