U.S. Forces Disable Oil Tanker Approaching Iranian Port, Arabian Gulf
Issued: 2 months ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-06-02 00:01:00 | CWD Notification 004- (Jun 26) | Indian Ocean | OSINT | Military | Open source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open-sources have reported that U.S. forces disabled a Botswana-flagged oil tanker whilst the vessel was transiting international waters toward Kharg Island, Iran, June 2 (exact time and position not specified). U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) enforced blockade measures against the unladen tanker after the crew ignored repeated warnings and failed to comply with directions from U.S. forces multiple times over a 24-hour period. A U.S. aircraft ultimately disabled the vessel by firing a Hellfire missile into the engine room, preventing the tanker from reaching Iran. | |||||