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U.S. Jet Fires on Iranian Tanker Evading Blockade

06 May 2026 11:25

A U.S. Navy jet fired on an Iranian tanker attempting to evade the blockade in the Gulf of Oman.

- The F/A-18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln disabled the tanker's rudder with 20mm cannon fire. - The M/T Hasna ignored repeated warnings before the military action.

- The U.S. blockade remains in effect as negotiations continue over the Strait of Hormuz.

The incident underscores ongoing tensions in the region.

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