The United States Central Command (Centcom) confirmed on Saturday that the Iranian oil tanker M/T Kylo sank in the Gulf of Oman. Centcom released a statement via social media platform X, accompanied by video footage showing the vessel ablaze and sinking. In its statement, the military command credited the "precision and professionalism" of American service members for the outcome.

This incident is part of a broader escalation in the region. Centcom reported that the sinking of the M/T Kylo occurred after US forces conducted strikes against three Iranian crude oil carriers. According to Centcom, these strikes were carried out in retaliation for earlier ballistic missile attacks directed at two US warships. The military command characterized the sinking of the tanker as the vessel having "joined Iran’s navy at the bottom of the sea."

While Centcom has provided details regarding the tactical execution of the strikes, there is currently limited information regarding the status of the crew members aboard the M/T Kylo or the specific timeline of the preceding missile attacks on US warships. The situation remains fluid as regional tensions continue to manifest in the Gulf of Oman.