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U.S. Navy disables tanker in Gulf of Oman, crew safe

Published 8 June 2026

A U.S. Navy fighter jet disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Monday, June 8, after the vessel failed to comply with directions from American forces enforcing a naval blockade of Iran. The action led to a fire on the ship and the subsequent rescue of all 24 Indian crew members by Omani authorities. U.S.

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