Tehran: (Right Now News) A Chinese oil tanker has successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite a US blockade. The tanker is owned by China and has a Chinese crew on board.

According to shipping data, the tanker named ‘Rich Astaire’ is the first to exit the Gulf after the blockade. It successfully navigated this crucial passage.

The medium-sized tanker was carrying approximately 250,000 barrels of methanol, loaded from the UAE’s Hamriyah port.

This event is significant as the US began its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz last evening.

It is noteworthy that a US official stated that American forces are fully prepared for the blockade and have the necessary equipment.