US strikes first tanker with missiles as it enforces new blockade
The US military struck the oil tanker Belma in the Gulf on Wednesday for allegedly ignoring warnings as it approached Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal. US Central Command stated an aircraft used Hellfire missiles to disable the vessel. This action follows President Trump's reimposition of a blockade on Iranian ports amid escalating tensions.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 12:09 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 13:20 UTC
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