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8 May 2026, 16:02

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that in line with the implementation of a maritime blockade against Iran, American forces have disabled three Iranian-flagged oil tankers that were attempting to enter the ports of this country in the Sea of Oman during two separate operations.

In the latest action on May 7, an F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet launched from the aircraft carrier "George H.W. Bush" fired precision munitions at the smokestacks of the oil tankers "Sea Star III" and "Sevda," disabling them and preventing these empty vessels from entering Iranian ports. Additionally, on May 5, a fighter jet from the "Abraham Lincoln" targeted the rudder of the oil tanker "Hasna" with 20mm cannon fire, bringing it to a halt.

Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of CENTCOM, emphasized the commitment of American forces to fully enforce the blockade, stating that these three vessels are no longer heading towards Iran. According to CENTCOM's statement, several commercial ships have been disabled by American forces so far, and more than 50 others have been redirected.

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Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported on Friday, May 7, about the occurrence of "sporadic clashes" between the armed forces of the Islamic Republic and the U.S. in the Strait of Hormuz.

Fox News, citing an American official, stated that these clashes were a result of the U.S. action to counter the movement of an Iranian oil tanker. According to this report, the tanker in question was attempting to break the blockade and faced opposition from American vessels.

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