At least two Iranian crude tankers, Hero II and Hedy, have reportedly bypassed the Persian Gulf blockade and reached the Arabian Sea. Despite US restrictions, shipping data suggests a wider fleet has moved roughly 9 million barrels. Many Iran-linked vessels continue to traverse the Strait of Hormuz, often “going dark” by switching off tracking systems to avoid detection.
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