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US Enforces Renewed Naval Blockade on Iran by Disabling Oil Tanker Near Strait of Hormuz
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 15, 2026
What happened
The US disabled an oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz after it ignored warnings and tried to reach Iran, enforcing a renewed naval blockade.
- 01The US resumed a maritime blockade on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz.
- 02An oil tanker attempting to reach an Iranian port was disabled by US forces.
- 03The tanker ignored multiple warnings before being targeted.
- 04A US aircraft fired Harpoon missiles at the ship's funnel to stop it.
- 05The incident occurred on July 15, 2026, near Kharg Island in the Arabian Gulf.
- 06The action highlights US efforts to restrict Iran's maritime operations.
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