Event Brief
Jun 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
US fires Hellfire missile at tanker bound for Iran
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U.S. forces fired a Hellfire missile to disable a Botswana-flagged tanker heading toward Iran.
WHO: U.S. military Central Command
WHAT: Fired a Hellfire missile into the tanker’s engine room, disabling it
WHEN: Jun 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The tanker’s crew ignored repeated warnings and failed to comply with directions from U.S. forces over a 24-hour period.
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