"On March 11, the Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree was struck by two projectiles while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a fire and casualties among the crew."
"A shadow fleet of tankers continued to navigate the very same waters safely, operating with fake flags, disabled signals, and unspecified destinations, surviving outside traditional maritime trade rules."
"Following a temporary ceasefire on April 8, the United States imposed a full naval blockade on Iranian ports on April 13, theoretically halting traffic through the strait."
"An exclusive Al Jazeera open-source investigation tracked 202 voyages made by 185 vessels through the strait between March 1 and April 15, navigating both under fire and across blockade lines."
A vast network of vessels successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz despite a US naval blockade. The Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree was struck by projectiles, resulting in casualties. Meanwhile, a shadow fleet of tankers operated covertly, using fake flags and disabled tracking signals. Iran threatened to block enemy ships in response to the US-Israeli conflict. Despite a full naval blockade imposed on Iranian ports, tracking data revealed that 185 vessels made 202 voyages through the strait, demonstrating the resilience of maritime operations under pressure.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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