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CENTCOM struck five more tankers
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers on Sep 8, after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted a U.S. Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice over the past two days. The U.S. warship successfully evaded the attempted Iranian attacks and continued to patrol regional waters. No injuries were reported. In response to Iran’s most recent attacks, the CENTCOM attacked the 'Kaviz', 'Charminar', 'Horizon 1' and the 'Riesco' in the Gulf of Oman, as well as the 'Derya' near Kharg Island. The 'Riesco' developed a list to starboard side and sank bow first. The American forces directed the crews to abandon ship before the vessels were struck and rendered inoperable. Iran had used the tankers as part of a multibillion-dollar shadow network that funds the IRGC and its regional proxies. Videos: https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2097448820099711412/video/1 https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2097498039841591571/video/1
Centcom boarded tanker
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted a verification boarding of the 'Charminar' in the Arabian Sea on July 25, 2026, before allowing the vessel to continue its voyage. The operation formed part of the ongoing enforcement of the U.S. naval blockade against Iran. Since reinstating the naval blockade against Iran, US had redirected 12 commercial vessels attempting to reach Iran, disabled two that failed to comply, and boarded two to verify compliance with the blockade. As of July 27, the tanker ws NUC in pos. 25° 02' N 057° 49' E in the Gulf of Oman. The tanker, which transported Iranian fuel to the Houthis, was placed under US sanctions in 2025. Reports with photos and video: https://www.marineinsight.com/video-us-forces-board-tanker-m-t-charminar-disables-another-in-the-gulf-of-oman/ https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/us-iran-pause-hostilities-as-vessels-continue-challenging-blockade-89494
Eight stowaways discovered on tanker in Lagos
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft has arrested eight stowaways on board the 'Charminar' in pos. 06 18 21 N, 003 23 58 E, at the Lagos anchorage on Sep 28, 2023, at 2 a.m. They were arrested by a patrol team during a routine patrol, ased on actionable intelligence, while they were attempting to exit the country. The stowaways were apprehended inside the vessel's rudder compartment by the patrol team. In the course of the operation, various items were seized, including mobile phones, provisions, and miscellaneous items. The was placed under US sanctions on July 30, 2025, for being part of the Shamkhani network. She transported Iranian fuel to the Houthis in Yemen.
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