, April 22 -- At least 34 tankers linked to Iran have reportedly passed through or around the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz despite Washington's claims of tightly restricting maritime movement, according to a Financial Times report.

The report said that of these vessels, 19 Iran-linked tankers exited the Gulf, while 15 others entered from the Arabian Sea heading toward Iran, reports NDTV.

Citing data from maritime tracking sources, the report claimed that at least six of the outbound ships carried Iranian crude oil, transporting an estimated 10.7 million barrels. Based on discounted pricing due to sanctions, the shipments could be worth around $910 million.

One Iranian-flagged supertanker, Dorena, reportedly passed through the re...