US Says It Disabled Cargo Vessel Trying To Run Iran Blockade

The US military has disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship’s crew ignored warnings and attempted to run an illegal cargo to Iran, violating US sanctions.

The incident underscores the US's commitment to enforcing its sanctions against Iran and highlights the risks faced by vessels involved in such activities.

The US Navy said the vessel was initially warned by multiple US vessels and aircraft before being disabled using a naval weapon.