Russian Superyacht Crosses Strait Amidst Blockade Claims
The Gilded Age is certainly blinding, and it seems the very notion of a “blockade” in the Strait of Hormuz needs a bit of unpacking. When we hear about a Russian superyacht crossing this supposedly blockaded waterway, it’s easy to assume the worst. However, the reality, as some have pointed out, is far less dramatic and much more about who the blockade is actually intended to affect. The current situation isn’t about stopping every vessel from passing through; it’s primarily focused on commercial ships leaving Iran. This means private vessels, like superyachts, or ships departing from other nations, are generally not subject to the same restrictions.… Continue reading
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