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US Military Strikes Oil Tanker Bound for Iran Amid Ongoing Blockade
US struck empty oil tanker heading to Iranian port with missile — Pentagon
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The US military targeted the empty oil tanker Lexie with a Hellfire missile as it approached Iran's Kharg Island. The vessel, flagged from Botswana, ignored multiple warnings from US forces during a 24-hour period. This incident is part of a broader naval blockade against Iran that has seen six vessels disabled.
- 01The oil tanker Lexie was struck while heading to an Iranian port without cargo.
- 02The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the crew ignored warnings from US forces.
- 03The missile strike occurred after the tanker failed to comply with US directives over 24 hours.
- 04Since April 13, US forces have disabled six commercial vessels as part of the blockade.
- 05A total of 122 vessels have been diverted during the blockade against Iran.
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On June 3, the US military launched a Hellfire missile at the empty oil tanker Lexie, which was en route to Kharg Island in Iran. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the tanker, flagged from Botswana, ignored several warnings from US forces over a 24-hour period. As a result, a US aircraft disabled the vessel by striking its engine room, preventing it from reaching its destination. This action is part of a naval blockade against Iran that has been in effect since April 13, during which US forces have disabled six commercial vessels and diverted a total of 122 vessels. The blockade aims to enforce compliance with international regulations regarding maritime navigation.
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The strike on the Lexie may heighten tensions in international waters and affect maritime trade routes.
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