UMVA has learned that U.S. forces disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it defied a maritime blockade aimed at curbing Iranian oil transport.
The incident unfolded at 11:20 p.m. ET on June 10, when a U.S. aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the engine room of the Guinea‑Bissau‑flagged vessel, M/T Jalveer. The ship had been ordered to halt and had repeatedly refused to comply.
Earlier this week, U.S. forces struck two more commercial tankers: the Palau‑flagged M/T Marivex, which tried to head toward an Iranian port, and the M/T Settebello, which carried Iranian oil. Each encounter ended with a decisive missile strike.
Over the course of the blockade, CENTCOM has disabled nine non‑compliant vessels, redirected 135 ships that yielded to orders, and allowed 42 humanitarian aid vessels to pass unhindered. The blockade applies equally to all nations, targeting any ship that attempts to move through Iranian ports or coastal waters.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that the latest strike highlights a growing pattern of aggressive enforcement by U.S. forces, a strategy that has intensified amid escalating tensions with Iran. The blockade’s goal is to restrict the flow of Iranian oil while maintaining pressure on Tehran’s strategic interests.
With the U.S. military maintaining a tight grip on the Strait of Hormuz, the blockade serves as a powerful deterrent against any vessel that dares to challenge the status quo. Each missile strike sends a stark warning: defiance will not be tolerated, and compliance will be met with swift, decisive action.
