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US Military Strikes Tanker Attempting to Reach Iran in Hormuz Standoff

2 Haziran 2026The Guardian

The US military has fired a Hellfire missile at the unladen Botswana-flagged tanker M/T Lexie as it attempted to breach an American blockade aimed at Iran. The incident occurred in international waters near the strait of Hormuz, where tensions have been escalating.
The US Central Command reported that the tanker was disabled after its crew ignored multiple warnings over a 24-hour period.
The strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, making it a focal point of geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. The US has been actively working to deter Iranian influence in the region, particularly amid ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire agreement.
This aggressive action by the US military underscores the heightened tensions in the region and the complexities of maritime security in the strait of Hormuz. The decision to use a missile reflects a significant escalation in the US's approach to enforcing its blockade against Iran, indicating a willingness to take…

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