The US Central Command issued a document stating that the US military imposed a maritime blockade against Iran on July 15 and stopped an airborne tanker intended to sail to Iran's port and sail in the Arabian Gulf. The report said that the “Belmar” tanker flying the Curacao flag was sailing to Halke Island in international waters at the time and ignored many warnings from the US side. “The US military will maintain a high level of alert and stand ready to ensure full compliance with relevant regulations,” the circular reads.

The US Central Command issued a document stating that the US military imposed a maritime blockade against Iran on July 15 and stopped an airborne tanker intended to sail to Iran's port and sail in the Arabian Gulf. The report said that the “Belmar” tanker flying the Curacao flag was sailing to Halke Island in international waters at the time and ignored many warnings from the US side. “The US military will maintain a high level of alert and stand ready to ensure full compliance with relevant regulations,” the circular reads.