US Navy disables oil tanker heading for Iran in Gulf of Oman

The US military announced it disabled an empty oil tanker that was attempting to bypass the naval blockade and sail to Iran in the Gulf of Oman. A fighter jet fired a missile at the ship's steering and propulsion systems.

2 developments

1. 20:33 · 8 JunLatest

   US Navy disables oil tanker heading for Iran in Gulf of Oman

2. 19:42 · 8 Jun

   US forces disable tanker for alleged Iran blockade breach

• Strong14:44 · 11 JunUS military disables tanker attempting to breach blockade on Iran
• Strong03:53 · 17 JulUS military reportedly stopped oil tankers breaching blockade in Gulf of Oman
• Strong19:55 · 8 JunU.S. Navy disables Iran-affiliated vessel in Sea of Oman
• Strong20:12 · 10 JunUS CENTCOM disables oil tanker for second consecutive day in Gulf of Oman

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