Sanctioned Chinese tanker fails to break through US blockade, turns back to Hormuz

A US-sanctioned tanker linked to China, Rich Starry, made its way back to Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after exiting the Gulf the day before, failing to break through a US naval blockade of the maritime route, shipping data showed. The tanker was among eight ships crossing the waterway on Tuesday. It was placed under sanctions for dealing with Iran.