Horizon-1 Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On September 8, 2026, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) executed a strategic operation resulting in the destruction of five Iranian crude oil tankers. This decisive action came after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted two missile strikes on a U.S. Navy warship over the previous two days. Fortunately, the U.S. vessel was able to evade the Iranian assaults and resumed its patrol in the region without sustaining any injuries. As a direct response to these provocations, CENTCOM conducted strikes on the oil carriers 'Kaviz', 'Charminar', 'Horizon 1', and 'Riesco' in the Gulf of Oman, as well as the 'Derya' close to Kharg Island. Notably, the 'Riesco' developed a starboard list and sank bow-first. Prior to the strikes, American forces successfully directed the crews to evacuate, minimizing potential casualties. The Iranian government had previously utilized these tankers as key components of a multibillion-dollar clandestine network, financing the IRGC and its affiliates operating across the region. For further insights, view the operation videos here: [Video 1](https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2097448820099711412/video/1) and [Video 2](https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2097498039841591571/video/1).

On July 23, 2023, the 'N Orhan,' which is currently transporting 3,000 tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), encountered a critical generator failure at the SSGC terminal in Port Qasim. This technical breakdown led to an immediate suspension of the LPG transfer operations, halting the process for at least 48 hours. The malfunction also caused disruptions in the outer channel, preventing other LPG-carrying vessels from navigating the area. As a result, the 'N Orhan' was effectively immobilized in the port, with neither gas able to be pumped from the ship nor evacuated from the terminal. After several days of delays, the 'N Orhan' successfully departed from Port Qasim on July 27 at approximately 6 a.m. UTC.