US attacks oil tanker in strait of Hormuz as strikes reported in Tehran

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The US disabled an unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions and strikes on Tehran. This action is part of a broader blockade on Iranian ports and raises concerns about intensifying conflict in the region.

US disables unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in strait of Hormuz amid concerns strikes could spiral into open conflict The US has fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island in the strait of Hormuz as part of its blockade on Iranian ports, as Tehran came under attack for the first time in this latest round of strikes. The US said on Thursday morning it had disabled an unladen oil tanker, during a fifth day of strikes, firing Hellfire missiles into the ship’s smokestack after it ignored multiple warnings. Continue reading...