Sanctioned Russian Ship Sails Through Hormuz Despite American Blockade | WATCH

| Apr 28, 2026, 10:00:38 AM | TOI.in
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In the middle of a near-empty maritime choke point, the $500 million superyacht Nord—linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov—quietly crossed the heavily restricted Strait of Hormuz while most global shipping stayed away. As US–Iran tensions throttled traffic and energy markets braced for shockwaves, the luxury vessel’s smooth passage raised uncomfortable questions about power, privilege, and geopolitics at sea. Shipping data showed the yacht sailing from Dubai to Muscat without incident, even as commercial captains avoided the route.

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