The United States on early Thursday (local time Wednesday) disabled an oil tanker attempting to reach an Iranian port, marking the first commercial vessel targeted since Washington reimposed its naval blockade against Iran as part of its escalating campaign over the Strait of Hormuz.

The United States will resume enforcing a maritime blockade on Iran from Tuesday, targeting all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas, as tensions between…

A few ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. This occurred hours after the United States resumed its naval blockade of Iran.

The United States on early Thursday (local time Wednesday) disabled an oil tanker attempting to reach an Iranian port, marking the first commercial vessel targeted since…

U.S. Central Command said it disabled an oil tanker headed toward Kharg Island, the distribution point for 90% of Iran’s oil.