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U.S. military disables Iranian-flagged tanker breaking blockade

The U.S. military opened fire and disabled an Iranian-flagged tanker attempting to break a blockade.
WHO: U.S. military
WHAT: Disabling an Iranian-flagged crude oil tanker
WHEN: May 7, 2026 at 3:52 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The tanker was breaking the blockade of Iranian ports.
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