From The Straits Times · · 40s
US Military Disables Iranian Cargo Vessel
US military disabled a cargo ship attempting to bypass Iran's blockade in Gulf of Oman.
In brief
US military disabled a cargo ship attempting to bypass Iran's blockade in Gulf of Oman. US Central Command disabled a St. Kitts-flagged cargo vessel that tried to break the US blockade of Iran. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
US military action
US Central Command said an American military aircraft disabled a cargo vessel trying to break the US blockade of Iran.
Vessel details
The St. Kitts-flagged cargo vessel tried to depart regional waters after visiting an Iranian port.
US military response
US Central Command launched a task force to crack down on Tehran's movement of advanced weapons and sanctioned material.
The big picture
US Central Command disabled a St. Kitts-flagged cargo vessel that tried to break the US blockade of Iran.
