From The Straits Times · · 40s
US Military Disables Vessel Attempting Iran Blockade
US military disables cargo ship trying to bypass Iran naval blockade.
In brief
US military disables cargo ship trying to bypass Iran naval blockade. US military disabled Panama-flagged cargo vessel M/V Ocean Molica after crew ignored warnings to run Iran naval blockade. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
US military disables cargo vessel
US military disabled Panama-flagged cargo vessel M/V Ocean Molica after crew ignored warnings to run Iran naval blockade.
“a u s military fighter jet struck the stern of panama-flagged m/v ocean molica (also known as the "arika sun") with a precision munition, fully disabling the ship's propulsion without harming the crew”
Vessel Attempted to Run Blockade
The cargo vessel tried to transit regional waters after leaving an Iranian port despite warnings from US military.
Shipping Disruptions Concerned
Strait of Hormuz shipping levels dropped to lowest in two months after tankers faced highest attacks since US and Israel launched war on Iran in February.
What it means
US military disabled Panama-flagged cargo vessel M/V Ocean Molica after crew ignored warnings to run Iran naval blockade.
