U.S. Marines conduct Blockade Operations and Strike Tanker Off Oman
As part of ongoing maritime security measures, the U.S. military escalated its blockade of Iranian ports. U.S. Marines continue to conduct blockade operations, boarding vessels to enforce compliance. On June 10, U.S. forces struck the M/T Jalveer off the coast of Oman for attempting to bypass the blockade, resulting in the deaths of three Indian sailors and drawing diplomatic protests from New Delhi.
Date: June 10, 2026
Location: Middle East, Oman
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 3
Source: The Hindu / CENTCOM