US Forces Fire on Two Iran‑Flagged Oil Tankers Attempting to Break Blockade
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The United States military reported that it fired on two Iran‑flagged oil tankers that were attempting to breach a naval blockade in the Persian Gulf.
The U.S. said the vessels were trying to escape the blockade and were engaged by U.S. forces. No additional details were released about the nature of the engagement or any damage to the ships.
The incident follows a series of confrontations in the Gulf, with U.S. forces maintaining a blockade to prevent Iranian oil shipments from reaching international markets.
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