US says Navy fighter jet disabled Iranian oil tankers in Gulf of Oman
🔴 Tension RisingScripps News2026-05-08
The U.S. Navy disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman using precision-guided munitions. These tankers were attempting to enter an Iranian port under a U.S. blockade, escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Recent U.S. military strikes followed Iranian attacks on U.S. ships in the Strait of Hormuz.