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U.S. Military Disables Oil Tanker Heading to Kharg Island

The U.S. military disabled an oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf on July 15, 2026, as part of a renewed naval blockade against Iran. The action follows the collapse of a ceasefire agreement and aims to restrict Iranian maritime activities in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical area for global oil supply.

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The U.S. military disabled an oil tanker in the Arabian Gulf on July 15, 2026, as part of a renewed naval blockade against Iran. The action follows the collapse of a ceasefire agreement and aims to restrict Iranian maritime activities in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical area for global oil supply.

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US disables oil tanker sailing to Kharg Island in first since blockade renewed

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U.S. Military Disables Oil Tanker Heading to Kharg Island