Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade

Author: Harry SekulichPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: Russia

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Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade

The luxury superyacht Nord, valued at $500 million, transited the Strait of Hormuz despite the ongoing blockade. Linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov, the yacht traveled from Dubai to Muscat, Oman. This passage comes as Iran strengthens its diplomatic ties with Russia, particularly during an Iranian delegation's visit to St. Petersburg.

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