US ‘disables’ ship allegedly bound for Iranian port
The US military has targeted a Botswana-flagged tanker allegedly heading to Iran's Kharg Island. This action was taken as the ship was reportedly violating the American blockade on Iranian ports. Video footage of the operation has been released by US Central Command.
- ▪The US military disabled a tanker allegedly bound for Iran.
- ▪The ship was flagged in Botswana and was reportedly violating a blockade.
- ▪US Central Command has released video footage of the operation.
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