US Navy Disables Oil Tanker Violating Iran Blockade in Gulf of Oman
On June 8, 2026, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln disabled the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman for violating a US-led naval blockade against Iran. The vessel, traveling without cargo, failed to respond to US directions while attempting to sail to an Iranian port. A precision strike on its engineering and steering spaces left it unable to proceed. This is the seventh non-compliant ship disabled since the blockade began on April 13, 2026; over 100 vessels have complied, and 42 humanitarian ships have been allowed passage.
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US aircraft disables second oil tanker in Gulf of Oman this week
On June 10, 2026, a U.S. military aircraft fired precision munitions at the engine room of the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, disabling it for attempting to transport oil from Iran in violation of the U.S. Navy blockade. This marks the second such U.S. intervention this week, following a similar strike on the M/T Marivex on June 8. The actions are part of an ongoing U.S. blockade that began on April 13, during which CENTCOM has disabled eight non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 compliant ships, and allowed 42 vessels. The strikes come amid heightened tensions after President Donald Trump accused Iranian forces of downing a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter near Oman on June 8, prompting U.S. self-defense strikes against Iran. Both crew members of the downed helicopter were rescued by a U.S. Navy unmanned surface vessel.
Navy TimesU.S. Aircraft Disables Second Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman This Week
On June 10, 2026, a U.S. military aircraft fired precision munitions at the engine room of the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, disabling it for attempting to transport oil from Iran in violation of the U.S. Navy blockade. This is the second such strike this week, following a similar attack on the M/T Marivex on June 8. U.S. Central Command stated the vessel refused warnings from military forces. Separately, U.S. forces launched self-defense strikes against Iran after President Trump blamed Iranian forces for downing a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter near Oman on June 8; both crew members were rescued. Since the blockade began on April 13, CENTCOM has disabled eight non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 compliant ships, and allowed 42 vessels.
Navy TimesUS aircraft disables second oil tanker in Gulf of Oman for violating blockade
On June 10, 2026, a US aircraft fired precision munitions at the engine room of the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, disabling it for attempting to transport oil from Iran in violation of the US Navy blockade. This is the second such strike this week, following a similar action on June 8 against the M/T Marivex. US Central Command stated the vessel refused warnings. The strikes are part of a broader US military campaign in the region, which also included self-defense strikes against Iran after the downing of a US Army Apache helicopter on June 8. Since the blockade began on April 13, CENTCOM has disabled eight non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 compliant ships, and allowed 42 vessels.
Military TimesUS aircraft disables second oil tanker in Gulf of Oman this week
On June 10, 2026, a U.S. military aircraft fired precision munitions at the engine room of the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, disabling it for violating the U.S. Navy blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran. This marks the second such U.S. intervention this week, following a similar strike on the M/T Marivex on June 8. The actions are part of an ongoing U.S. Navy blockade that began on April 13, during which Central Command has disabled eight non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 compliant ships, and allowed 42 vessels. The article also notes that U.S. forces launched self-defense strikes against Iran after President Trump blamed Iranian forces for downing a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter on June 8, though both crew members were safely rescued.
Military TimesU.S. Aircraft Disables Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman for Violating Blockade
On June 10, 2026, a U.S. military aircraft fired precision munitions at the engine room of the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, disabling it for attempting to transport oil from Iran in violation of a U.S. Navy blockade. This marks the second such U.S. intervention this week, following a similar strike on the M/T Marivex on June 8. The actions are part of an ongoing U.S. blockade that began on April 13, during which CENTCOM has disabled eight non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 compliant ships, and allowed 42 vessels. The strikes come amid heightened tensions, including U.S. self-defense strikes against Iran after President Trump blamed Iranian forces for downing a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter near Oman on June 8, though both crew members were safely rescued.
Military TimesUS aircraft disables second oil tanker in Gulf of Oman this week
On June 10, 2026, a US aircraft fired precision munitions at the engine room of the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman, disabling it for attempting to transport oil from Iran in violation of the US Navy blockade. This is the second such strike this week, following a similar attack on the M/T Marivex on June 8. The US military also launched self-defense strikes against Iran after President Trump blamed Iranian forces for downing a US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter on June 8, though both crew members were rescued. US Central Command reported that since the blockade began on April 13, it has disabled eight non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 compliant ships, and allowed 42 vessels.
Navy Times24 Indian sailors rescued after U.S. missile strike on sanctioned tanker off Oman
On June 8, 2026, 24 Indian seafarers were rescued from the oil tanker Marivex off the southeastern coast of Oman after a U.S. missile strike. The U.S. Central Command stated that an F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln fired a precision munition into the ship's engineering spaces after it violated the ongoing blockade against Iran by attempting to sail to an Iranian port. The Marivex, sanctioned by the U.S. in December 2025 for Iran links, had previously carried Iranian oil to India. The crew sent distress messages reporting the attack and a fire on board. Rescue operations evacuated the sailors via helicopter to Masirah Island, Oman. They are safe but in shock, and are expected to return to India within two days. The Indian government confirmed the incident but declined to comment on the cause of the fire.
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On June 8, 2026, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln fired a precision munition into the engineering and steering spaces of the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman. US Central Command stated the vessel was attempting to sail to an Iranian port in violation of an ongoing naval blockade against Iran, which began on April 13. The crew failed to respond to US directions. This marks the seventh non-compliant ship disabled by US forces during the blockade. Over 100 vessels have complied and been redirected, while 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid have been allowed to pass. The article also references related US strikes against Iranian military facilities and missile launches in the region.
Military TimesUS Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet disables oil tanker violating Iran blockade in Gulf of Oman
On June 8, 2026, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln fired a precision munition into the engineering and steering spaces of the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman. US Central Command stated the vessel was violating the ongoing naval blockade against Iran by attempting to sail to an Iranian port. The crew failed to respond to US directions while transiting international waters. The Marivex was reportedly traveling without cargo. This is the seventh non-compliant ship disabled since the blockade began on April 13, 2026. Over 100 vessels have complied and been redirected, while 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid have been permitted to pass. The article also notes that US troops and families have received threats from foreign actors following US strikes against Iran.
Navy TimesUS Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Disables Oil Tanker Violating Iran Blockade in Gulf of Oman
On June 8, 2026, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln disabled the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman after it violated the US-led naval blockade against Iran. The vessel, traveling without cargo, failed to respond to US directions while transiting international waters. A precision munition struck the ship's engineering and steering spaces, rendering it unable to continue to an Iranian port. US Central Command confirmed this is the seventh non-compliant ship disabled since the blockade began on April 13, 2026. Over 100 vessels have complied and been redirected, while 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid were permitted to pass. The article also notes related threats against US troops and families following strikes against Iran.
Military TimesUS Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Disables Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman for Violating Iran Blockade
On June 8, 2026, the US Navy disabled the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman after it violated the ongoing US-led naval blockade against Iran. The vessel, reportedly traveling without cargo, failed to respond to US directions while transiting international waters. An F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln fired a precision munition into the ship's engineering and steering spaces, rendering it unable to continue sailing to an Iranian port. US Central Command confirmed this is the seventh non-compliant ship disabled since the blockade began on April 13, 2026. Over 100 vessels have complied and been redirected, while 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid have been permitted to pass. The article was published by Defense News and authored by J.D. Simkins, a Marine Corps veteran and editor-in-chief.
Defense NewsUS Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Strikes and Disables Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
On June 8, 2026, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln fired a precision munition into the engineering and steering spaces of the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman. US Central Command stated the vessel was attempting to sail to an Iranian port in violation of an ongoing naval blockade against Iran, which began on April 13. The crew failed to respond to US directions before the strike. The Marivex, reportedly traveling without cargo, was disabled and is no longer heading to Iran. This marks the seventh non-compliant ship disabled by US forces during the blockade, while over 100 vessels have complied and been redirected, and 42 carrying humanitarian aid have been allowed to pass. The article was written by J.D. Simkins, Editor-in-Chief of Military Times and a Marine Corps veteran.
Marine Corps TimesUS Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Strikes and Disables Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
On June 8, 2026, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln disabled the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman. US Central Command stated the vessel violated a naval blockade against Iran by attempting to sail to an Iranian port. The crew failed to respond to US directions, prompting a precision strike on the ship's engineering and steering spaces, leaving it unable to continue its journey. This is the seventh non-compliant ship disabled since the blockade began on April 13, 2026. Over 100 vessels have complied and been redirected, while 42 carrying humanitarian aid were allowed to pass. The article was published by Marine Corps Times, a US military-focused outlet.
Marine Corps TimesUS Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Strikes and Disables Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
On June 8, 2026, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln disabled the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman. US Central Command stated the vessel violated a naval blockade against Iran by attempting to sail to an Iranian port. The crew failed to respond to US directions, prompting a precision strike on the ship's engineering and steering spaces, leaving it no longer sailing toward Iran. This is the seventh non-compliant ship disabled since the blockade began on April 13, 2026. Over 100 vessels have complied and been redirected, while 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid have been allowed to pass. The article also notes threats against US troops and families following US strikes on Iran.
Air Force TimesUS Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Strikes and Disables Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
On June 8, 2026, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln fired a precision munition into the engineering and steering spaces of the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman. US Central Command stated the vessel violated the ongoing naval blockade against Iran by attempting to sail to an Iranian port. The crew failed to respond to US directions. This is the seventh non-compliant ship disabled since the blockade began on April 13, 2026. Over 100 vessels have complied and been redirected, while 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid have been permitted to pass. The article was published by Army Times and authored by J.D. Simkins, a Marine Corps veteran and editor-in-chief of Military Times.
Army TimesUS Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Strikes and Disables Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
On June 8, 2026, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln fired a precision munition into the engineering and steering spaces of the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman. US Central Command stated the vessel violated a naval blockade against Iran by attempting to sail to an Iranian port. The crew failed to respond to US directions. The Marivex, reportedly traveling without cargo, was disabled and is no longer sailing to Iran. This marks the seventh non-compliant ship disabled since the blockade began on April 13, 2026. Over 100 vessels have complied and been redirected, while 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid have been permitted to pass. The article was reported by J.D. Simkins, Editor-in-Chief of Military Times and a Marine Corps veteran.
Marine Corps TimesUS Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Strikes and Disables Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
On June 8, 2026, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln disabled the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman. US Central Command stated the vessel violated the ongoing naval blockade against Iran by attempting to sail to an Iranian port. The tanker, traveling without cargo, failed to respond to US directions while in international waters. A precision munition was fired into the ship's engineering and steering spaces, rendering it unable to continue. This is the seventh non-compliant ship disabled since the blockade began on April 13, 2026. Over 100 vessels have complied and been redirected, while 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid have been allowed to pass. The article also notes related threats against US troops and families following strikes against Iran.
Navy TimesUS Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Disables Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman for Violating Iran Blockade
On June 8, 2026, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln fired a precision munition into the engineering and steering spaces of the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman. US Central Command stated the vessel was disabled for violating an ongoing naval blockade against Iran, which began on April 13, 2026, by attempting to sail to an Iranian port. The Marivex was traveling without cargo and failed to respond to US directions while in international waters. This marks the seventh non-compliant ship disabled by US forces under the blockade. Over 100 vessels have complied and been redirected, while 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid have been permitted to pass. The article was published by Army Times and authored by J.D. Simkins, a Marine Corps veteran and editor-in-chief of Military Times and Defense News.
Army TimesUS Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Disables Oil Tanker Violating Iran Blockade in Gulf of Oman
On June 8, 2026, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln disabled the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman after it violated the ongoing US naval blockade against Iran by attempting to sail to an Iranian port. The vessel, traveling without cargo in international waters, failed to respond to US directions. A precision munition struck the ship's engineering and steering spaces, rendering it unable to continue. US Central Command confirmed this is the seventh non-compliant ship disabled since the blockade began on April 13, 2026. Over 100 vessels have complied and been redirected, while 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid have been allowed to pass. The article was published by Army Times and written by J.D. Simkins, a Marine Corps veteran and editor-in-chief of Military Times.
Army TimesUS Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Disables Oil Tanker Violating Iran Blockade in Gulf of Oman
On June 8, 2026, a US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln disabled the Palau-flagged oil tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman after it violated the ongoing US-led naval blockade against Iran. The vessel was attempting to sail to an Iranian port without cargo and failed to respond to US directions. A precision munition struck the ship's engineering and steering spaces, rendering it unable to continue. US Central Command confirmed this was the seventh non-compliant ship disabled since the blockade began on April 13, 2026. Over 100 vessels have complied and been redirected, while 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid were allowed to pass.
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