US military fires on cargo ship in Gulf of Oman, leaving it without steering

The US military says it fired on a cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday, leaving the vessel without steering. The crew allegedly tried to bypass an American naval blockade and ignored warnings. The M/V Huda, flagged by Saint Kitts and Nevis, was traveling from an Iranian port. A US aircraft struck the ship's stern after it reportedly defied orders, as the US has blocked shipping to and from Iran since April. The UAE National Guard rescued 22 people from a ship in the area after a fire broke out, though it's unconfirmed if it's the same vessel. Iranian media also reported explosions on Qeshm Island and near Jask port.