U.S. Navy Fires on Merchant Vessel Attempting to Breach Gulf of Oman Blockade
The U.S. military reported firing on a merchant vessel, the M/T Lavine, in the Gulf of Oman after it repeatedly attempted to breach a blockade of Iranian ports. The vessel was disabled after warnings and commands were not heeded.
Pittsburgh, PA, July 24, 2026 —
The U.S. military has reported firing on the merchant vessel M/T Lavine in the Gulf of Oman. The incident occurred after the vessel reportedly made repeated attempts to breach a blockade of Iranian ports.
According to the report, warnings and commands issued to the M/T Lavine were not heeded by the vessel. Following these actions, the U.S. military fired upon the ship, resulting in its disablement.
The specific timeline of events and further details regarding the nature of the blockade were not immediately provided. The U.S. military’s engagement with the M/T Lavine took place in the strategically important Gulf of Oman.
The outcome for the crew of the M/T Lavine and the extent of the damage to the vessel were not specified in the initial report.
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