FBI, Coast Guard boarded hacked oil tankers heading toward US coast

U.S. Coast Guard and FBI boarded two U.S.-bound oil tankers in the Gulf of Mexico after reports that hackers compromised vessel networks and took control of navigation, propulsion, and cargo systems; one vessel identified is the VL Prosperity. Authorities are investigating the incident — which included loss of communications and speed/fuel interference — and are considering possible Iranian involvement amid a series of related attacks, though agencies reported no operational disruptions, crew danger, or environmental impacts.