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US Navy Strikes Oil Tanker Violating Iran Blockade
9 Jun
Summary
- A US F/A-18 Super Hornet disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman.
- The tanker, MT Marivex, was reportedly violating an ongoing blockade of Iran.
- All 24 Indian crew members aboard the vessel were safely evacuated.
On Monday, June 8, 2026, an unladen oil tanker, MT Marivex, was disabled by a US military action in the Gulf of Oman. US forces reported that an F/A-18 Super Hornet fired a precision munition at the vessel after its crew failed to comply with directions and allegedly violated an ongoing blockade of Iran's ports.
The Palau-flagged M/T Marivex was transiting international waters toward Iran. The US military stated that the ship is no longer proceeding to Iran following the engagement. The tanker was reportedly blacklisted by US OFAC and had made previous attempts to evade warnings.
While the US confirmed the disabling action, Indian officials focused on the crew's safety. All 24 Indian seafarers aboard the MT Marivex were safely evacuated with the help of Omani authorities. Investigations into the incident are currently ongoing.
