CENTCOM sinks Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that it targeted and sunk the Iranian-owned oil tanker 'M/T Kylo' in the waters of the Gulf of Oman. The operation took place on September 6, 2026. CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper issued a stern message to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stating: 'Let the message to the IRGC be clear: If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost — taking out three of yours.' This action follows heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman between American and Iranian forces. CENTCOM released imagery of the operation, emphasizing its commitment to countering maritime threats.