Tehran, April 15 -- A sanctioned Iranian supertanker has reportedly transited the Strait of Hormuz, navigating towards Iran's Imam Khomeini Port despite an active US blockade, according to claims by Iran's Fars News Agency on Wednesday.

The vessel, identified as a Very Large Crude Carrier, is said to possess the capacity to transport "two million barrels of crude." However, the agency reportedly noted that it was "not clear if the tanker was returning with its cargo on board or was empty."

Further reports from Iran's semiofficial Fars News Agency, citing ship-tracking data, claim that another vessel transporting food supplies has entered the Gulf.

This ship is reportedly "en route to Imam Khomeini port," as Tehran appears to be attempt...