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US Navy fires on oil tanker as Iran blockade resumes: 1 vessel disabled, 2 turned back — CentCom

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The US Navy fired on an oil tanker as the Iranian blockade resumed, according to CentCom. One vessel was disabled and two others were turned back. This incident marks an escalation in regional tensions. The report comes from Gulf News citing Central Command.

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US Navy fired on vessel, demonstrating use of force.

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US Navy fired on vessel, demonstrating use of force.
Blockade resumed—indicates strategic security posture.

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