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

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.