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US Jet Hits Iranian Marivex, Crew Safe Amid Blockade

6/9/2026

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  • CENTCOM reported an F/A-18 from USS Abraham Lincoln struck the Marivex’s engine and steering areas after it ignored orders, disabling the vessel.
  • A fire broke out on the Marivex off Oman, and all 24 Indian crew were safe as India’s shipping ministry coordinated with foreign affairs, navy, defence and Omani authorities.
  • Since the blockade began on April 13, CENTCOM has redirected 134 compliant ships and cleared 42 humanitarian vessels.