Tanker Disabled
The U.S. military disabled the Iranian-flagged tanker M/T Hasna on Wednesday morning. The tanker was unladen. It attempted to breach the U.S. naval blockade.
Location of Incident
The tanker transited in international waters toward an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman. The incident marks the latest flareup around the Strait of Hormuz.
Central Command Statement
U.S. Central Command, Centcom, issued a statement on the incident. Washington and Tehran have seemingly made progress in potentially ending the conflict.
