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.

Navy jet fighter disabled an Iran-flagged oil tanker trying to breach U.S. blockade

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.