US Forces Board Iranian‑Flagged Tanker Near Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. naval forces boarded an Iranian‑flagged oil tanker suspected of attempting to breach a U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
The vessel, identified as an oil tanker, was intercepted by U.S. military personnel who boarded the ship to inspect its cargo and verify compliance with the blockade. The boarding occurred in international waters off the coast of Iran.
The incident follows a series of U.S. enforcement actions aimed at preventing Iranian vessels from entering the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.
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