US military FIRES on Iranian oil tanker trying to break blockade

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On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fired on and disabled the Iranian-flagged oil tanker M/T Hasna in the Gulf of Oman.The Target: The M/T Hasna, an unladen crude oil tanker, was attempting to transit toward an Iranian port in violation of the blockade.he Action: After the crew ignored repeated warnings, the fighter jet (launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln) fired several rounds from its 20mm cannon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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