US Marines board Iranian-flagged tanker in Gulf of Oman

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US Marines boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman and released it after searching.

WHO: US Central Command (CENTCOM)

WHAT: US Marines boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker suspected of attempting to violate the Iranian port blockade and released it after a search.

WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 2:11 PM ET

WHERE: Gulf of Oman

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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