Russian Superyacht Sails Through Strait of Hormuz
A superyacht linked to Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, despite an ongoing blockade by Iran. The vessel, named Nord, is one of the few private ships to pass through this critical waterway since the escalation of conflict involving the U.S. and Israel. The situation highlights the tensions in the region, with Iran threatening to attack ships it deems unfriendly and collecting tolls from vessels transiting the strait.
- ▪The Nord superyacht is connected to sanctioned billionaire Alexey Mordashov.
- ▪Iran has threatened to attack any ships it considers unfriendly in the Strait of Hormuz.
- ▪Over 20,000 people aboard 1,600 ships are reportedly stranded around the strait due to the blockade.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 15 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean left, 3 centre.
- ▪ A $500 million superyacht linked with Russia’s richest man was just able to pass through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz — Fortune
- ▪ Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade — BBC News
- ▪ A $500 million Russian superyacht managed to sail through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz — Business Insider
- ▪ Putin ally’s $500 million Russian superyacht sails through Hormuz despite US blockade: Report — Times of India — Top
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By Ellie CookSenior Defense ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A superyacht linked to an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, despite an Iran-enforced blockade still barring most ships from one of the world's most strategic waterways.The Nord, connected to sanctioned billionaire Alexey Mordashov, sailed from the glitzy Emirati hub of Dubai on Friday and arrived at the Omani capital, Muscat, on Sunday morning local time, according to ship tracking data.It is one of just a handful of private vessels to navigate the important waterway since the start of the U.S.
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