An Iranian supertanker has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is heading toward Iran’s Imam Khomeini port despite existing United States sanctions, according to a report by Fars News Agency. The vessel, identified as a very large crude carrier under sanctions, has a capacity of two million barrels of crude oil.

The report did not clarify whether the tanker was carrying oil or returning empty. The incident comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States over sanctions and maritime activities in the region. The movement of such a large vessel through one of the world’s most strategic waterways highlights the continuing friction surrounding Iran’s oil exports and the enforcement of international restrictions.

Further details about the tanker’s cargo or its destination activities were not disclosed in the report.