# U.S. military says it disabled two Iranian tankers that were trying to breach blockade.

*business · news · 2026-05-09 · WTOP*

## Key points

- The U.S. military disabled two Iranian oil tankers attempting to breach its blockade of Iran's ports.
- Bahrain arrested 41 individuals alleged to have links with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard amid ongoing tensions.
- Britain is deploying the HMS Dragon to the Middle East to prepare for coalition maritime security operations.
- Iranian officials clarified Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's absence is due to mostly healed war injuries.

**Countries:** United States, Iran, Bahrain, Britain, France, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar

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