US Strikes First Oil Tanker in New Iran Blockade
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The US military has struck an empty oil tanker that was heading toward Iran’s key oil terminal on Kharg Island. The attack marks the first enforcement of a newly announced blockade. Officials confirmed the vessel was targeted because it was approaching the terminal, which handles most of Iran’s crude oil exports. No casualties have been reported.