Iranian Oil Tanker Sinks in Gulf of Oman After US Retaliation
US Central Command (Centcom) announced that an Iranian oil tanker, M/T Kylo, has sunk in the Gulf of Oman. The incident occurred on September 6, 2026, after Centcom forces struck three Iranian crude oil carriers as part of a retaliatory operation for ballistic missile attacks on two US warships.
The video posted by Centcom shows the tanker ablaze and sinking. Centcom praised its service members' 'precision and professionalism,' stating that the M/T Kylo 'joined Iran's navy at the bottom of the sea.'