A luxury superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexey Mordashov has been spotted transiting the volatile Strait of Hormuz—even as tensions and blockades grip the region.

The sighting raises serious questions: How are sanctioned elites still moving assets through high-risk zones? What does this reveal about enforcement gaps in global sanctions? And is there a deeper geopolitical signal tied to evolving Russia–Iran ties?

Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Alexey Mordashov's Yacht Passes Strait of Hormuz 

US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that the United States Navy will begin blocking ships attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, citing Iran’s “unyielding" stance on its nuclear ambitions during recent peace talks in Islamabad.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, “Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter or leave the Strait Of Hormuz."

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Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Alexey Mordashov's Yacht Passes Strait of Hormuz

Trump Announces Blockade o Iranian Ports After Failed Iran-US Truce Talks in Islamabad