# US strikes first tanker with missiles as it enforces new blockade

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:09:26Z
- Updated: 2026-07-17T16:52:35Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyqwkegqk0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.

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