US confirms strike on third tanker as situation in Gulf of Oman escalates
- Asphalt tanker Jalveer was in the Gulf of Oman and signalling for Sohar as its destination when attacked
- Centcom said it ‘disabled’ the tanker for ‘violating the blockade by attempting to transport Iranian oil’
The India‑owned asphalt tanker Jalveer was struck by US forces on Thursday morning, prompting the evacuation of all 20 crew with Omani assistance
