May 6, 2026
US Fighter Jet Fires On, Disables Tanker Approaching Iranian Port: CENTCOM
The Iranian-flagged crude oil tanker M/T Hasna was en route to an Iranian port despite a U.S. blockade that has been in place since April 13.
TL;DR
- A U.S. fighter jet fired on and disabled the Iranian-flagged oil tanker M/T Hasna on May 6.
- The tanker was sailing towards an Iranian port, violating a U.S. blockade in effect since April 13.
- U.S. forces issued multiple warnings to the vessel before the F/A-18 Super Hornet engaged.
- The fighter jet's 20mm cannon fire disabled the tanker's rudder, stopping its course.