CENTCOM disables oil tanker bound for Iran in Gulf of Oman

US Central Command (CENTCOM) disabled the Palau-flagged oil tanker Marivex in international waters in the Gulf of Oman on June 8, after it violated the ongoing blockade against Iran while attempting to sail to an Iranian port. An F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln fired precision munitions into the ship's engineering and steering compartments after the crew failed to comply with US orders. CENTCOM says the Marivex is no longer sailing toward Iran.

3 developments

1. 19:55 · 8 JunLatest

   U.S. Navy disables Iran-affiliated vessel in Sea of Oman

2. 19:32 · 8 Jun

   US seizes empty oil tanker en route to Iranian ports in Gulf of Oman

3. 19:23 · 8 Jun

   CENTCOM disables oil tanker bound for Iran in Gulf of Oman

• Strong20:33 · 8 JunUS Navy disables oil tanker heading for Iran in Gulf of Oman
• Strong14:44 · 11 JunUS military disables tanker attempting to breach blockade on Iran
• Developing14:32 · 25 AugIran strikes oil tanker off Oman, disables vessel in Strait of Hormuz
• Strong00:46 · 31 AugIranian cruise missiles reportedly target US Navy ships off Oman

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