US Forces Disable Tanker Breaching Naval Blockade in Strait of Hormuz

US forces reportedly disabled a Curacao-flagged crude oil tanker, the BELMA, in the Arabian Gulf. The vessel was targeted with Hellfire missiles after it allegedly ignored warnings and attempted to sail to an Iranian port, violating a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and enforcement actions in the critical shipping lane.