U.S. Central Command has confirmed that American forces disabled the Guinea‑Bissau‑flagged tanker M/T Jalveer after it attempted to breach a maritime blockade in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel was struck with two precision‑guided Hellfire missiles at approximately 11:20 p.m. ET on 10 June, following repeated warnings. The incident underscores the growing operational risks in one of the world’s most strategically sensitive waterways, where enforcement actions have intensified in response to regional instability and illicit shipping activity. Authorities say the tanker posed a significant navigational and security threat, and the action was taken to prevent further escalation. The event is expected to prompt renewed scrutiny of maritime interdiction protocols and commercial vessel compliance in the region.