Tracking the shadow fleet: How Iran evaded the US naval blockade in Hormuz
An Al Jazeera investigation reveals how a 'shadow fleet' of vessels, many linked to Iran, continued navigating the Strait of Hormuz despite a US naval blockade and active conflict in the region. These ships evaded detection and sanctions by using fake flags, disabling tracking systems, and operating through shell companies. The report identifies 77 out of 202 tracked voyages as directly or indirectly connected to Iran, including sanctioned vessels that successfully bypassed the blockade.
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Economy|InvestigationTracking the shadow fleet: How Iran evaded the US naval blockade in HormuzUsing fake flags, shell companies and disabled tracking signals, a vast network of vessels bypassed the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoShips and tankers in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Musandam, Oman, on April 18, 2026 [Reuters]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026On March 11, the Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree was struck by two projectiles while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important waterways located between Iran and Oman.
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