Embarrassment in the US Navy after the refueling ship Big Horn capsized off the coast of the Sultanate of Oman in the Arabian Sea and was towed to the port of Dekam in the Sultanate.
The ship did not leak fuel, but this incident raises questions, including in Congress, about the ability of the fleet of refueling ships to respond to the needs of the US Navy, especially in times of tension.
Big Horn is part of the attack group of the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln which is in the area as part of the preparations to defend Israel against a possible attack from Iran.
In the US, it is estimated that the overturning of the Big Horn creates a logistical difficulty, but this will not harm the effort to protect Israel.
It should be noted that Big Horn was built in 1992 and can carry 180,000 barrels of fuel. It is about 206 meters long and can move at a maximum speed of 37 km/h.