US military disables oil tanker attempting to reach Iran's Kharg Island

The US military announced it disabled an oil tanker that was attempting to sail to an Iranian port near Kharg Island in the Arabian Gulf, ignoring warnings.

Tonight, the US military announced it disabled an oil tanker attempting to sail to an Iranian port near Kharg Island in the Arabian Gulf. The tanker reportedly ignored warnings. The interdiction is the latest in the US naval blockade of Iran, which has been enforced since April 13. According to US Central Command, eight vessels have been disabled as of June 10. The Zioneer reported on the same event earlier tonight at 00:18 Jerusalem.

5 developments

1. 52 minutes ago · 00:45 · 16 JulLatest

   Target identified as an empty tanker attempting to breach the blockade.

2. 00:28 · 16 Jul

   CENTCOM confirms firing on ship that ignored orders near Kharg Island.

3. 00:21 · 16 Jul

   US military confirms disabling oil tanker ignoring warnings near Kharg Island.

• Strong14:44 · 11 JunUS military disables tanker attempting to breach blockade on Iran
• Strong20:33 · 8 JunUS Navy disables oil tanker heading for Iran in Gulf of Oman
• Developing01:17 · 28 JunUS strikes Iranian targets in retaliation for tanker attack, report says
• Strong08:40 · 12 JunReport: US military completed strike readiness on Iran, Kharg Island not approved target

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