US Navy Super Hornet disables Iranian oil tanker with 20mm cannon shot
The American fighter jet used a burst of 20mm cannon fire to damage the vessel’s rudder in international waters. The US Navy has disabled an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in international waters as part of the ongoing US blockade of Iran’s ports. US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the action on 6 M
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