On Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, US military forces disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship that attempted to sail toward an Iranian port, violating a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The US fired two Hellfire missiles at the ship's steering gear after it ignored warnings.
US President Donald Trump commented on the situation at Joint Base Andrews, stating that the situation with Iran is "going fine" and that American forces are in "total control" of the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, Qatar reported that negotiations between Oman and Iran regarding the future of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz are making major progress.
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