US Military Boards Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman The United States military has taken control of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, sparking concerns about security and potential threats to regional stability.
The incident follows a series of high profile maritime incidents in the region, which have raised tensions between global powers. The Incident: What Happened on June 14?
On June 14, the US Navy destroyer USS Barry intercepted the MT Mercer Street, an oil tanker en route from Turkey to Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.