U.S. forces disable cargo ship trying to break Iran blockade in Gulf of Oman

U.S. forces disabled a commercial cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday after it attempted to breach Washington's naval blockade of Iran, escalating efforts to restrict Tehran's maritime trade. The vessel, flagged by St. Kitts, had visited an Iranian port. A U.S. military aircraft fired precision munitions at the ship's stern after crew were ordered to leave targeted sections, according to U.S. Central Command. No details were provided on casualties, cargo, or damage beyond the disabled vessel, amid a months-long blockade aimed at curbing Iranian exports. Central Command estimates the restrictions have blocked over $25 billion in Iranian crude oil exports. Separately, the U.S. announced a taskforce to disrupt Iranian weapons shipments via land borders and the Caspian Sea, expanding enforcement beyond Gulf shipping routes.