[US Military Fires 'Hellfire' Missile at Tanker Heading to Iran] According to Golden Finance, on July 16, the US Central Command stated on July 15 local time that the US military carried out a maritime blockade operation targeting Iran in the Arabian Gulf, stopping a commercial tanker attempting to head to Iran's Kharg Island. The US Central Command reported that the tanker 'M/T Belma,' flying the Curaçao flag, was navigating in international waters and ignored multiple warnings while attempting to violate US blockade regulations. Subsequently, a US military aircraft fired a 'Hellfire' missile at the ship's smokestack, rendering it incapable of navigation, and the vessel has ceased its journey to Iran. The US side stated that since reinstating the maritime blockade on vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas at 4 PM Eastern Time on July 14, within the first 24 hours, two commercial ships complying with the requirements were redirected, and one 'non-compliant' vessel was stopped. The US military emphasized that it will remain vigilant to ensure the enforcement of the blockade measures.