US Disables Another Ship in Iran Blockade as Tensions Escalate

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The United States has disabled another commercial vessel attempting to breach its naval blockade of Iran, firing precision munitions at a St. Kitts-flagged cargo ship after its crew ignored warnings. US Central Command reported American forces have redirected 147 vessels and disabled five merchant ships since July, claiming the blockade has blocked over $25 billion in Iranian crude oil exports. Washington is expanding restrictions on Iranian weapons shipments via land borders and the Caspian Sea. President Donald Trump has threatened fresh military action while Tehran warns of retaliation across the Gulf, escalating tensions between the two nations.


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