# US Military Disables Vessel Attempting Iran Blockade

> US military disables cargo ship trying to bypass Iran naval blockade.
- Title: US Military Disables Vessel Attempting Iran Blockade
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/us-military-says-it-disabled-cargo-vessel-trying-to-run-iran-blockade
- Published: 2026-10-11T01:39:54+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us military, iran blockade, gulf of oman, m/v ocean molica, panama flag, naval blockade, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

US military disabled Panama-flagged cargo vessel M/V Ocean Molica after crew ignored warnings to run Iran naval blockade.