08/06/2026
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08/06/2026
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TAMPA, Jun 8: U.S. forces disabled an unladen oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on June 8 after it allegedly violated an ongoing blockade against Iran by attempting to sail toward an Iranian port.
According to US Central Command, the Palau-flagged tanker M/T Marivex was transiting international waters in the Gulf of Oman when it changed course toward Iran. The vessel was intercepted after an F/A-18 Super Hornet launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) fired a precision munition into the ship’s engineering and steering compartments following what officials described as the crew’s failure to comply with instructions.
CENTCOM said the strike rendered the tanker unable to continue its voyage to Iran.
It added that since the blockade began on April 13, U.S. forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied with directives, and allowed 42 vessels carrying humanitarian aid to pass through the region.
