US Fighter Jet Fires on Iranian Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman Blockade Enforcement
A United States fighter jet fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on May 6, 2026, after the vessel attempted to breach a naval blockade. U.S. Central Command reported that the jet struck the ship's rudder to disable its navigation after multiple warnings were ignored. The incident occurred despite an official ceasefire being in place between Washington and Tehran. President Trump defended the action, stating the naval blockade remains in full effect until a final agreement is signed.