The United States Central Command, CENTCOM, says its forces fired on and disabled an Iranian-flagged tanker around 9 a.m. ET Wednesday in the Gulf of Oman.

CENTCOM made this disclosure on Wednesday in a press release, stating that the empty tanker was attempting to sail to an Iranian port after repeated warnings.

“US Central Command, CENTCOM, forces observed M/T Hasna as it transited international waters enroute to an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman. American forces issued multiple warnings and informed the Iranian-flagged vessel it was in violation of the U.S. blockade,” CENTCOM said in a statement.

According to CENTCOM, the shots hit the tanker’s rudder, disabling its movement.

UGAMATV recalls that it is not the first time US forces have fired on tankers attempting to bypass the blockade.
“The US blockade against ships attempting to enter or depart Iranian ports remains in full effect. CENTCOM forces continue to act deliberately and professionally to ensure compliance,” CENTCOM added.