May 6, 2026
Navy jet fighter disabled an Iran-flagged oil tanker trying to breach U.S. blockade
The U.S. Navy fired on an Iranian-flagged oil tanker that was attempting to breach the U.S. maritime blockade of Iran and sail to a port on the Gulf of Oman, U.S. officials said Wednesday.
TL;DR
- U.S. Navy fired on an Iranian-flagged oil tanker.
- The tanker was attempting to breach the U.S. maritime blockade of Iran.
- The vessel was heading towards a port on the Gulf of Oman.