U.S. Jet Strikes Cargo Ship in Gulf of Oman Amid Blockade Enforcement

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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that a fighter jet struck a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday, disabling the ship after it allegedly ignored warnings and attempted to bypass the ongoing naval blockade against Iranian ports. The incident occurred on October 10, 2026, and the vessel, a Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica, was struck with a precision munition that fully disabled its propulsion without harming the crew.

Video footage released by CENTCOM showed flames erupting from the ship following the strike. The command stated that the vessel was alleged to have departed from an Iranian port, further indicating its possible involvement in violating the blockade. Since the U.S. resumed its blockade against Iranian ports on July 14, 2026, CENTCOM has disabled four ships and turned 135 others around, according to the command.

Additionally, the command reported that during the same period, U.S. forces destroyed 10 tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a part of Iran’s shadow network. CENTCOM emphasized the importance of maritime compliance, urging all mariners to heed the blockade warnings issued by its forces.

U.S. Forces Disable Cargo Vessel Attempting to Violate Blockade TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, Oct. 10, after the ship’s crew ignored repeated warnings and attempted to run the ongoing naval blockade… pic.twitter.com/qBKcU6gWqR

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These actions underscore the continued U.S. military efforts to enforce economic and naval restrictions against Iran, a policy that has drawn criticism and support from various global actors. The incident adds to a series of similar operations in the region, highlighting the strategic importance of the Gulf of Oman in international trade and military operations.

Source: OANN

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