US Military Disables Commercial Vessel in Gulf of Oman After Blockade Breach Attempt

U.S. Central Command said Saturday it disabled a St. Kitts-flagged commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored warnings and attempted to leave the region following a visit to an Iranian port, amid an ongoing naval blockade on Iran. The ship was targeted after multiple warnings as U.S. forces enforce a months-long blockade around the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping. The last confirmed U.S. strike on a cargo vessel was nearly a month ago, and this disclosure follows at least two unreported U.S. military actions in the region. Iranian state media reported explosions on Qeshm Island and in the port of Jask, while Iran's military said two tankers hit mines and caught fire in the Hormuz area. The incident comes as President Trump confirmed new limited strikes on an Iranian air defense system, with tensions high ahead of potential further U.S. operations.