US Military Disables 2 Tankers in Iran Blockade
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- US military released footage it says shows forces boarding one tanker and disabling another accused of attempting to breach its naval blockade of Iran.
- CENTCOM reported that 12 commercial vessels have been redirected and two disabled for failing to comply with the blockade.
Why it matters: The US has escalated its Iran blockade from redirecting commercial vessels to physically disabling noncompliant tankers, with CENTCOM confirming two forced stops in a single operation.
