U.S. Confirms Third Strike on Indian-Crewed Tankers near Strait of Hormuz

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U.S. Central Command struck the Indian-crewed tanker M/T Jalveer with Hellfire missiles Thursday as it attempted to cross a blockade line near the Strait of Hormuz, the third such attack on an Indian-flagged vessel in a week. CENTCOM characterized the vessel as violating the blockade on Iran. The repeated strikes on tankers from the same nation raise questions about maritime commerce enforcement and regional tensions, though details about the blockade's authorization and the vessels' cargo remain limited in the announcement.