U.S. Navy forces fire at and disable an Iran-flagged tanker that attempts to evade a U.S.-led blockade off Iran, according to multiple outlets. The incident occurs as U.S. officials state that the broader “Project Freedom” initiative is paused, while the naval blockade itself remains in effect. The blockade continues to restrict maritime traffic by preventing vessels from entering or exiting Iranian ports. Details across the reports focus on the enforcement action against the tanker, including that U.S. forces use force and ultimately disable the ship to stop its movement. The reporting also aligns on the timeline and policy context: President Donald Trump says Project Freedom is paused, but the Navy still implements the blockade restrictions. While the articles describe the firefight and the tanker’s disabling, they provide limited shared specifics beyond the vessel’s attempt to avoid the blockade and the fact that the operation continues despite the pause in the separate effort.