What is known about the $500-million superyacht that crossed blocked Strait of Hormuz?
A superyacht, linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov, crossed the Strait of Hormuz despite both Iran and US blockades. The 465-foot multi-deck yacht, Nord, is worth $500 million (₹4,700 crore) and features 20 staterooms, a pool, a helipad and a submarine. Mordashov doesn't directly own Nord but it's reportedly registered to a Russian firm owned by his wife.