U.S. Navy F/A-18 Disables Iranian Oil Tanker M/T Hasna in Gulf of Oman

On May 6, 2026, a U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln disabled the Iranian-flagged oil tanker M/T Hasna. After the vessel ignored multiple warnings to comply with the ongoing U.S. naval blockade, the fighter jet used its 20mm cannon to strike and disable the tanker's rudder. The incident occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. ET in international waters while the tanker was attempting to reach an Iranian port.

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Country: Iran

Conflict: US-Iran Conflict

Severity: HIGH

Source: U.S. Central Command

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