US Central Command says US forces disabled a commercial cargo ship it described as attempting to run a blockade on Iran in the Gulf of Oman, stating a military jet struck the vessel's stern without harming the crew.
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Key facts
- US forces disabled a commercial cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, according to CENTCOM.
- CENTCOM said the ship was attempting to run a blockade on Iran.
- A US military jet struck the stern of the vessel, CENTCOM said.
- CENTCOM said the strike was carried out without harming the crew.
- Details on the ship's identity, flag, cargo and crew were not provided, and no response from Iran or other parties was available.
US forces have disabled a commercial cargo ship that CENTCOM said was attempting to run a blockade on Iran in the Gulf of Oman, according to US Central Command.
A US military jet struck the stern of the vessel, CENTCOM said, as reported by Al Jazeera. The command stated the strike was carried out “without harming the crew”.
CENTCOM characterised the vessel as a commercial cargo ship attempting to run a blockade on Iran. Details on the ship’s identity, flag, cargo and crew were not provided in the available information.
Further details about the circumstances leading to the strike, and any official response from Iran or other parties, were not immediately available from the source.
Why it matters
The reported strike involves direct US military action against a commercial vessel tied to a blockade on Iran. Broader implications for the region remain unclear, and key details, including any Iranian response, were not yet available.
Frequently asked questions
What happened to the cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman?
According to CENTCOM, a US military jet struck the stern of a commercial cargo ship that was attempting to run an Iran blockade, disabling the vessel without harming the crew.
Was anyone hurt in the strike?
CENTCOM said the strike on the ship's stern was carried out without harming the crew.
Where did the incident take place?
The incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman, according to CENTCOM, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- US bombs cargo vessel in Gulf of Oman ‘trying to run Iran blockade’
Al Jazeera: A US fighter jet bombed a commercial cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, according to CENTCOM.
- US forces disable ship ‘attempting to run’ Iran blockade in Gulf of Oman
Al Jazeera: US military jet strikes stern of commercial cargo ship 'without harming the crew', CENTCOM says.