US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz
While President Trump said Project Freedom was paused, the U.S. Navy blockade continues to ban vessels from entering and exiting Iranian ports.

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2 developments- May 6US forces fire at, disable Iran-flagged tanker trying to evade blockade
- May 8US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz
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