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US military disables tanker accused of breaking the Iran blockade

Al Jazeera Sunday 26 July 2026, 04:33 UTC 1 min read
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US military disables tanker accused of breaking the Iran blockade US military disables tanker accused of breaking the Iran blockade The US military has released footage it says shows forces boarding one tanker and disabling another accused of attempting to breach its naval blockade of Iran. CENTCOM says 12 commercial vessels have been redirected and two disabled for failing to comply.

US military disables tanker accused of breaking the Iran blockade US military disables tanker accused of breaking the Iran blockade The US military has released footage it says shows forces boarding one tanker and disabling another accused of attempting to breach its naval blockade of Iran. CENTCOM says 12 commercial vessels have been redirected and two disabled for failing to comply. Published On 26 Jul 2026
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