Russian Superyacht Sails Through Strait of Hormuz

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

A superyacht linked to one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's key allies has sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, despite the ongoing blockade of the critical shipping channel.

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Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz reut.rs/42sWRym

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-- Reuters (@reuters.com) Apr 27, 2026 at 9:35 AM

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Trump let them through the US blockade.

#1 | Posted by Sycophant at 2026-04-28 02:05 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Trump let them through the US blockade.

Maybe they'll donate it to his "library".

#2 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-28 02:22 AM | Reply

And it wasn't even tuesday.

via GIPHY

#3 | Posted by Nixon at 2026-04-28 06:50 AM | Reply

Well at least our unnecessary idiotic distraction from Epstein files isn't inconveniencin Russian oligarchs.

#4 | Posted by danni at 2026-04-28 12:08 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Yeah, DANNI, it's almost as if in all instances, whether large or small, Putin holds some sort of magical trump card.

#5 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-04-28 12:13 PM | Reply

Makes perfect sense. Russia is an ally of both sides of the conflict.

#6 | Posted by MBlue at 2026-04-28 12:33 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

Trump let them through the US blockade.

#1 | Posted by Sycophant at 2026-04-28 02:05 AM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"It travelled from Dubai to Muscat, Oman"

It's not a blockade of Dubai.

#7 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-04-28 12:56 PM | Reply

Idemitsu Maru tanker carrying Saudi oil crosses Strait of Hormuz
www.reuters.com

... Panama-flagged tanker Idemitsu Maru, carrying 2 million barrels of Saudi oil, crossed the Strait of Hormuz, LSEG shipping data showed on Tuesday, becoming the first Japan-linked crude tanker to do so since the Iran war began. ...

#8 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-28 03:26 PM | Reply

Cannibalism Reported Among Russian Soldiers Amid Food Shortages

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I told you Putin is a savvy genius.

~ Pedo 47 ~

#9 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-04-28 03:29 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

"Idemitsu Maru tanker carrying Saudi oil crosses Strait of Hormuz"

I thought the United States Navy was blockading the Strait.
Then again, it is Taco Tuesday.

#10 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-28 03:35 PM | Reply

Cannibalism Reported Among Russian Soldiers Amid Food Shortages
united24media.com

I told you Putin is a savvy genius.

~ Pedo 47 ~

#9 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-04-28 03:29 PM | Reply | Flag

The Ukrainian intelligence services are excellent and experienced.

If they have intercepted Russian signals and publishing their findings in official outlets, bank on it.

#11 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-04-28 03:50 PM | Reply

It's not a blockade of Dubai.

#7 | Posted by bidetwar

Right, Also it's not "shipping", just a noncommercial boat.
Nothing to see here.

#12 | Posted by john_savage2 at 2026-04-28 04:10 PM | Reply

I thought the United States Navy was blockading the Strait.

#10 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-04-28 03:35 PM | Reply

Not according to US Central Command. They've been consistent in calling it a blockade of Iran, not the Strait.

"The U.S. Navy is specifically blockading vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, rather than a total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This targeted action, focused on curbing Iranian cash flow, applies to ships of all nations trafficking in Iranian goods. centcom (.mil)"

#13 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-04-28 04:31 PM | Reply

Grant you it is confusing there is what Trump says and then there's what the actual federal government branches say. Does not often match up, but the branches are usually the ones more accurate by a large margin.

#14 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-04-28 09:34 PM | Reply

Found this map ...

#15 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-28 10:00 PM | Reply

So, where was the yacht relative to the blockade line on the map?

#16 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-04-28 10:00 PM | Reply

So, where was the yacht relative to the blockade line on the map?

At first on one side (Dubai), and then on the other (Muscat).

#17 | Posted by REDIAL at 2026-04-28 10:06 PM | Reply

Where do you think the line is supposed to be?

#18 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-04-29 08:09 AM | Reply

And why is the line supposed to stop things not coming from Iran?

#19 | Posted by sitzkrieg at 2026-04-29 08:48 AM | Reply