On July 15, 2026, the U.S. military disabled an unladen oil tanker, M/T Belma, which was attempting to sail to an Iranian port in the Arabian Gulf. This action marks the first instance of U.S. forces crippling a vessel since President Trump reimposed the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz earlier that week. A U.S. fighter jet was involved in the operation.
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US military disables oil tanker in Arabian Gulf
The U.S. military disabled the M/T Belma, an oil tanker, on July 15, 2026, while it was attempting to reach an Iranian port. This incident is the first of its kind since the reimposition of the naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz by President Trump.
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US military disables first tanker in Arabian Sea since blockade was reimposed
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US military disables oil tanker in Arabian Gulf