US forces stop ship breaching Iran blockade in Gulf of Oman

US forces intercepted a commercial vessel attempting to breach the US naval blockade against Iran in the Gulf of Oman, according to a US military statement. A US aircraft fired on the ship's stern to stop it after repeated warnings were ignored. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the M/V Huda, a cargo ship flying the flag of Saint Christopher, was struck with precision munitions. The vessel had attempted to depart regional waters while located at an Iranian port. The ship's crew ignored multiple warnings and tried to violate the blockade several times before the interception. The action underscores ongoing US military operations to enforce sanctions against Iran in the region.