Video shows Coast Guard, FBI boarding oil vessel suspected of being hacked by Iran

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Coast Guard and FBI agents boarded an oil tanker near Texas to investigate suspicions that it was hacked by Iran, potentially allowing remote control over its propulsion systems. Iranian state media reported that hackers gained control of the ship’s propellers, raising concerns about the possible weaponization of such vessels. Nicole Sganga provides this report.

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On September 16, 2026, the Coast Guard and FBI boarded a Texas-bound commercial oil tanker in the Atlantic after discovering potential cyber compromise by a foreign actor. The incident was first reported on CBS News by Nicole Sganga. Subsequent reports suggest that Iranian state media claimed hackers had control of the ship's propellers, raising concerns about the vessel being used as a weapon. ABC News and CBS News also reported an urgent U.S. investigation into whether Iran played a role in the cyberattack. The Coast Guard’s cyber command chief stated on September 17 that "we need to take action" following the hack of the South Korean-managed tanker heading for Galveston, Texas.

Written for “Coast Guard Investigates Tanker Hack” on 2026-10-30, grounded in this article and the 3 other(s) covering the same event.

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Video shows Coast Guard, FBI boarding oil vessel suspected of being hacked by Iran

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