CENTCOM said on June 10 that U.S. forces on June 9 disabled a tanker in the Gulf
of Oman after the vessel violated blockade measures. CENTCOM said the tanker
attempted to transport Iranian oil and, after repeatedly ignoring U.S. orders,
was struck by a U.S. aircraft using precision‑guided munitions and rendered
inoperable. Since launching the blockade on April 13, CENTCOM said U.S. forces
have disabled eight non-compliant tankers, diverted 134 vessels cooperating with
inspections and allowed 42 ships carrying humanitarian aid to pass.
