U.S. says it disabled cargo vessel in Gulf of Oman

U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces disabled a St. Kitts-flagged commercial vessel after it attempted to leave regional waters following a visit to an Iranian port. The reports say the action took place amid a U.S. blockade of Iran; one account adds that a U.S. aircraft fired at the vessel’s stern after directing the crew to leave targeted areas.

• Central Command said the vessel was St. Kitts-flagged and had visited an Iranian port before attempting to leave regional waters.· 2 sources
• The U.S. military said it disabled the commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to breach the blockade.· 2 sources
• The Hindu’s account says a U.S. aircraft fired precision munitions at the vessel’s stern after the crew was directed to leave targeted spaces.· 1 source
• Hindustan Times reported that Iranian state media described explosions on Qeshm Island and in Jask, while their cause was unclear.· 1 source