TEHRAN, April 15 (Xinhua) - A U.S.-sanctioned Iranian supertanker openly entered Iranian waters after passing through international waters and the Strait of Hormuz, the semi-official Fars news agency reported Wednesday.

The supertanker, with a 2-million-barrel capacity, defied U.S. sanctions by keeping its tracking system on and reached its destination without interference, said the report.

A cargo ship sails in the Persian Gulf towards Dubai port as seen from Ajman, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Photo: AP)