U.S. forces disable tanker Settebello in Gulf of Oman

On the night of June 10, 2026, at 11:14 p.m. E.T., U.S. forces disabled the Palau-flagged motor tanker Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the action was taken to enforce a naval blockade against Iran after the vessel allegedly refused to comply with direct instructions. According to CENTCOM, a military aircraft targeted the ship's engine room, disabling its navigation system. Reports regarding casualties are conflicting; while some accounts mention one fatality and two missing crew members, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs reported the rescue of 21 Indian sailors and the disappearance of three others. In response to the incident, the Indian government summoned the U.S. embassy deputy chief of mission, Jason Meeks, to file a formal protest. CENTCOM noted that this is the eighth ship disabled under the current enforcement operation, adding that 134 vessels have been redirected to date. The incident was initially signaled by the marine security firm Vanguard Tech.