U.S. forces disabled the Guinea-Bissau-flagged M/T Jalveer in the Gulf of Oman at 7:20 AM GST on Thursday, June 11, 2026, according to U.S. Central Command. The strike occurred at 11:20 PM ET on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in the United States.
CENTCOM said an American aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the tanker’s engine room after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with U.S. directions. The command said the vessel was attempting to transport oil from Iran under a blockade covering vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas.
M/T Jalveer Strike Raises Concern for Indian Sailors
All 20 Indian sailors aboard M/T Jalveer were rescued and taken to Shinas port in Oman, according to the provided government account.
The Jalveer incident was the third U.S. strike in four days involving Indian-crewed commercial vessels near Oman. U.S. aircraft earlier disabled the Palau-flagged M/T Marivex on Monday, June 8, 2026, and M/T Settebello on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Indian officials said all 24 crew members from Marivex were rescued. On Settebello, 21 sailors were rescued and three Indian crew members died.
India Objects After Repeated Tanker Strikes Near Oman
India objected to the Settebello attack and summoned U.S. chargé d’affaires Jason Meeks in New Delhi on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. India’s Ministry of External Affairs said the continuing attacks on shipping in the region were deeply worrisome and called for commercial shipping and civilian infrastructure to be protected.
The ministry also said free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through international waterways should be restored in keeping with international law.
CENTCOM says the blockade began on Monday, April 13, 2026, and applies to vessels of all nations entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas, including areas along the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
The latest strike adds pressure to U.S.-India ties while heightening concern over maritime security, Indian crew safety and commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz.
