
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Disables Rudder of Iranian Tanker Attempting to Breach Blockade
By Tommy Flynn
WASHINGTON — A U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet disabled the rudder of an Iranian-flagged oil tanker attempting to run the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, U.S. Central Command confirmed on May 6, 2026. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman around 9 a.m. Eastern Time....









