CENTCOM Disables 3rd Oil Tanker With 2 Hellfires as Trump Floats Iran Deal in Switzerland
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 11
CENTCOM Disables 3rd Oil Tanker With 2 Hellfires as Trump Floats Iran Deal in Switzerland
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 11
Summary
Late Wednesday, a U.S. aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the engine room of the Guinea-Bissau-flagged M/T Jalveer in the Gulf of Oman after its crew repeatedly ignored orders.
CENTCOM said the tanker was trying to move Iranian oil through the blockade, making it the third vessel disabled this week and the ninth non-compliant ship hit since the operation began on April 13.
The command said 135 ships have been redirected and 42 humanitarian-aid vessels allowed through, underscoring the scale of the U.S. maritime enforcement campaign.
At the same time, Trump said he would want to sign any peace deal with Iran in Switzerland, while JD Vance said talks are underway with both Iran's political leadership and the IRGC.
Those contacts come after two straight days of U.S. strikes following Iran's shoot-down of an Apache helicopter, leaving diplomacy and military pressure running in parallel.
As warships and tankers clash in the Gulf, is international maritime law breaking down in the Strait of Hormuz?
With U.S. actions strengthening Iran's military hardliners, is a lasting peace deal even possible?
US-Iran Blockade Escalates: Three Tankers Disabled, Strait of Hormuz Trade Disrupted, Diplomacy Falters
Overview
The United States has intensified its blockade against Iran by disabling a third oil tanker on June 11, 2026, following similar actions earlier in the week. These escalating enforcement measures target both Iranian-flagged ships and shadow fleet tankers attempting to bypass sanctions. As a result, maritime security concerns have grown in the Gulf of Oman, with incidents leading to missing and injured crew members. The repeated U.S. military actions reflect heightened tensions with Iran, disrupting maritime traffic and increasing risks for commercial shipping in this vital global trade corridor.