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Indian crew airlifted from burning Iran-bound tanker struck by US jet in Gulf of Oman
Indian crew airlifted from burning Iran-bound tanker struck by US jet in Gulf of Oman Crew of unladen oil tanker reported fire on Monday afternoon and requested immediate evacuation - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments A US fighter jet fired at a tanker in the Gulf of Oman to prevent it from violating the American blockade of Iran, sparking a fire and forcing the vessel’s Indian crew to evacuate. The MT Marivex was sailing in international waters towards Iran when it was struck by an F/A-18...
Iran targets US military vessel's 'command center' in Gulf of Oman, Centcom dismisses claim
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Trump threatened to 'blow up' Oman — why the tiny Gulf kingdom is caught between DC and Iran
President Donald Trump's threat to "blow up" Oman if the Gulf kingdom didn't "behave" has exposed a rare rupture with one of Washington's most valuable Middle East partners — a country that has spent decades quietly serving as America's backchannel to Iran. "The strait's gotta be open to everybody," the president said during a Cabinet meeting Wednesday. "It's international waters.
US warplane strikes, disables oil tanker near Oman; crew of 24 Indians evacuated
An unladen oil tanker, MT Marivex, with 24 Indian crew members, was disabled and later caught fire in the Gulf of Oman on Monday following US military action, according to officials. The US military said an F/A-18 Super Hornet fired a precision munition at the vessel after it allegedly violated a blockade of Iran’s ports and ignored directions from US forces. "US forces disabled an unladen oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, June 8, after the vessel violated the ongoing blockade against Iran by...
‘Everything went black. Then fire poured down’: one man’s terror onboard a ship hit in the Iran war
A seafarer recounted the terrifying experience aboard the tanker MKD Vyom, which was struck during US and Israeli airstrikes against Iran in the Gulf of Oman. The blast unexpectedly tore through the engine room, causing immense shockwaves and a fireball. The witness described being knocked unconscious before seeing fire and thick black smoke pouring down.
US fires missile into ship trying to breach blockade to reach Iran
The US military has fired a missile into the engine room of a merchant vessel trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports, the Central Command says. The ship remains adrift in the Gulf of Oman and US forces have not boarded it, a US official with knowledge of the situation says, speaking on condition of anonymity. US President Donald Trump has yet to decide on whether to move ahead with a tentative deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Hormuz Traffic Remains Near Zero as Peace Talks Stall
A commercial vessel waits in the Gulf of Oman to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, on June 4.
US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship
The US military says it has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman as part of its naval blockade. Iran has promised to retaliate. The announcement came after the White House confirmed US Vice-President JD Vance would lead another delegation for a second round of talks on ending the war with Iran in Pakistan.
Iran warns it will block Gulf and Red Sea
Iran warns that it will block trade through the Red Sea as well as the Gulf and the Sea of Oman, if the United States continues its own blockade of Iranian ports and shipping. The head of the Iranian military command centre says the US blockade is a prelude to a violation of the ceasefire. Also: a day after peace talks in Washington between Israel and Lebanon, the Iranian backed group, Hezbollah, and Israel exchange fire again.
100 days of Iran war: Gulf states grapple with security and economic consequences
Iran war at 100 days: Gulf states grapple with stability June 4, 2026For the regional Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) — the consequences of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran extend far beyond immediate military threat. Since February 28, when the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, and despite a nominal ceasefire, the GCC countries, have been performing a difficult balancing act. Key...