Published: · Last updated: · Severity: high · Category: naval
US disables Iran-flagged tanker
Location: Strait of Hormuz (26.5667, 56.2500)
Event Type: naval
Severity: high
Source: OSINT
Event Date: 2026-05-06T00:00:00.000Z
Description
On May 6, 2026, US forces disabled an Iran-flagged tanker in or near the Strait of Hormuz, according to CENTCOM.
Sources
- OSINT
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