U.S. Military Reports Firing on Tanker Supplying Iranian Oil

The U.S. military announced it engaged a tanker vessel in the Gulf. Officials said the ship was attempting to transport oil from Iran. The engagement involved firing upon the tanker. The action was described as part of ongoing security operations. No casualties were reported in the brief statement. The incident underscores tensions over Iranian oil shipments. Authorities are monitoring the area for further activity. The statement did not detail the tanker’s ownership or destination.