US Navy disables oil tanker in Gulf of Oman en route to Iran

A US fighter jet fired a missile at the steering and propulsion systems of an empty oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, disabling it as it attempted to breach the naval blockade en route to Iran, according to reports.

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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