Over past 24 hours, media reports have alleged that several commercial ships evaded the blockade, citing M/V Hero II, M/V Hedy, and M/V Dorena as examples. These reports are inaccurate.

Hero II and Hedy did not sail past the blockade as part of a flotilla that “ferried” millions of barrels of oil to the market.

In fact, the Iranian-flagged tankers are anchored in Chah Bahar, Iran, after being intercepted by U.S. forces earlier this week. Dorena has been under the escort of a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Indian Ocean after previously attempting to violate the blockade.

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"I ​confirm I have suggested ​to Trump and [FIFA President Gianni] Infantino that Italy ​replace Iran at ​the World Cup. I'm an ‌Italian ⁠native and it would be a dream to see ​the Azzurri ​at ⁠a US-hosted tournament. With four ​titles, they have ​the ⁠pedigree to justify inclusion," U.S. special ⁠envoy ​Paolo Zampolli ​told FT.

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