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U.S. Disables 3 Tankers As Part of Iranian Blockade, 3 Mariners Killed in Tuesday Strike - USNI N...

U.S. Disables 3 Tankers As Part of Iranian Blockade, 3 Mariners Killed in Tuesday Strike - USNI N...

American forces disabled three merchant ships in the Gulf of Oman this week that were allegedly violating a U…

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U.S. Disables Ship a Day Into Blockade, Strait of Hormuz Transits Hit Low As Risk Appetite Falls

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By Heather Mongilio Verified
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Merchant traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on July 17, 2026. Marine Traffic image U.S. Central Command forces disabled an oil tanker, shooting Hellfire missiles in the ship’s smokestacks, just one day after the U.S. reinstated the blockade of all Iranian ports and coastline. MT Belma (IMO: 9289491) was allegedly sailing toward Iran when CENTCOM forces said it ignored multiple warnings about violating the U.S. blockade.
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MARAD Ship Suffers Fire in Baltimore

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By Heather Mongilio Verified
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Two lifeboats aboard U.S. Maritime Administration’s Charles L. Gilliland caught fire July 13, 2026, in the Port of Baltimore. Baltimore City Fire Department photo Two lifeboats aboard U.S. Maritime Administration’s Charles L. Gilliland caught fire Monday in the Port of Baltimore. Baltimore City Fire Department responded around 11 a.m. to the two-alarm fire, meaning additional resources were needed to control the flames. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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U.S. Reinstates Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz

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By Heather Mongilio Verified
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U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska, April 20, 2026, after the Iranian-flagged vessel attempted to violate the U.S. naval blockade. US Navy photo The U.S. will resume its blockade of Iranian ports, coasts and ships, according to a Monday announcement from U.S. Central Command, signaling an end to the 60-day ceasefire between Iran and Washington. The U.S. lifted its blockade on June 18 as part of the memorandum of understanding between the two countries.
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