CENTCOM confirms MT Jalveer blockade strike

U.S. Central Command said it disabled Guinea-Bissau-flagged MT Jalveer in the Gulf of Oman at 11:20 p.m. ET on June 10 with two Hellfire missiles after it allegedly tried to move Iranian oil through the blockade. India-aligned reporting still says the 20 Indian seafarers were safe after a distress call near Shinas, while damage, evacuation status, and diplomatic fallout need follow-up.

Why this matters. Official U.S. confirmation moves Jalveer from a reported maritime incident into the blockade enforcement ledger, and it raises the consular risk after three Indian-crewed vessels in one week. Watch whether India, Oman, CENTCOM or UKMTO publish evacuation completion, damage details, or a protest.