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US bombs cargo vessel in Gulf of Oman ‘trying to run Iran blockade’. (2026, October 11). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/11/us-bombs-cargo-vessel-in-gulf-of-oman-trying-to-run-iran-blockade?traffic_source=rss
“US bombs cargo vessel in Gulf of Oman ‘trying to run Iran blockade’.” Al Jazeera, 11 Oct. 2026, https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/11/us-bombs-cargo-vessel-in-gulf-of-oman-trying-to-run-iran-blockade?traffic_source=rss.
“US bombs cargo vessel in Gulf of Oman ‘trying to run Iran blockade’.” Al Jazeera, October 11, 2026. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/11/us-bombs-cargo-vessel-in-gulf-of-oman-trying-to-run-iran-blockade?traffic_source=rss.
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On October 10, the U.S. military disabled a Panama-flagged cargo vessel named M/V Ocean Molica (also known as Arika Sun) in the Gulf of Oman after it ignored multiple warnings from naval forces attempting to enforce a blockade against Iran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that a fighter jet struck the ship's stern with precision, disabling its propulsion system without harming the crew.
The vessel had departed from an Iranian port and was trying to transit regional waters when intercepted by U.S. forces. Since resuming the blockade on July 14, CENTCOM has disabled four commercial vessels and turned around 135 ships as part of strict enforcement measures. The action raises concerns about shipping disruptions in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately 20% of global oil consumption passes.
CENTCOM warned other mariners to heed blockade warnings, monitor maritime broadcasts, and contact U.S. naval forces for safe passage. Recent attacks on tankers have also increased concerns over potential crude price hikes due to reduced vessel traffic in the region.
