US forces disable cargo ship in Gulf of Oman over Iran blockade breach
US forces disabled a cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after its crew ignored repeated warnings and attempted to breach the maritime blockade on Iran.
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AIUS forces disabled a commercial cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after its crew ignored repeated warnings and attempted to breach the maritime blockade imposed on Iran, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM).
CENTCOM stated that a US military fighter jet targeted the stern of the vessel with precision-guided munitions, disabling its propulsion system and preventing it from continuing its journey. The ship had departed from an Iranian port and attempted to cross regional waters. No injuries were reported among the crew.
CENTCOM emphasized the importance of commercial vessels adhering to blockade warnings, monitoring navigational notifications, and maintaining communication with US naval forces while sailing in the Gulf of Oman and areas near the Strait of Hormuz.
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