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Iranian Oil Tanker Sea Star III Continues Burning Off Jask After U.S. Navy Strike
The Iranian oil tanker Sea Star III remained on fire off the port of Jask as of May 11, 2026. The vessel was struck by a U.S. Navy airstrike late last week while at port, causing severe damage to its aft section. The tanker has been burning since the strike.
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The Iranian oil tanker Sea Star III continued to burn off the port of Jask on Monday, according to reporting from @Osinttechnical. The vessel was hit by a U.S. Navy airstrike late last week while at port. The strike caused severe damage to the tanker's aft area.
As of May 11, 2026, the fire on the Sea Star III had not been extinguished. The tanker remained offshore from the Iranian port of Jask in the Gulf of Oman.
The extent of the structural damage beyond the aft section has not been detailed in available reports. It is unclear whether the tanker carries a full oil cargo or if any spill has occurred. Iranian authorities have not released an official statement on the incident or any response measures. The U.S. government has not commented publicly on the airstrike.
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