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US jet disables cargo ship in Gulf of Oman amid blockade
The US military says a US fighter jet hit the rear of the Panama-flagged cargo ship M/V Ocean Molica in the Gulf of Oman.
The strike disabled the ship’s engine, and the crew was not injured.
US Central Command said the ship had left an Iranian port and ignored repeated warnings to stop.
The United States is blocking ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas to limit Iran’s oil export income.
Iran has also blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy trade.
A separate tanker was attacked in the strait and caught fire, but its crew was reported safe.
Attacks on tankers have reduced ship traffic through the strait and raised concerns about shipping disruptions and higher oil prices.
A US military aircraft struck the stern of the cargo ship M/V Ocean Molica in the Gulf of Oman, disabling its propulsion, US Central Command said.
The ship was sailing under the Panamanian flag and had left an Iranian port, according to the command.
US Central Command said the ship ignored repeated warnings and tried to breach the US naval blockade.
The crew was not harmed, the command said.
- Who
- The US military and the cargo ship M/V Ocean Molica, which was sailing under the Panamanian flag.
- What
- A US aircraft struck the ship’s stern and disabled its propulsion. The crew was not harmed, according to US Central Command.
- When
- The article was published on October 11, 2026; the time of the incident was not stated.
- Where
- The Gulf of Oman.
- Why
- US Central Command said the ship ignored repeated warnings and tried to breach the US blockade after leaving an Iranian port.
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The M/V Ocean Molica left an Iranian port and attempted to cross regional waters, according to US Central Command.
The ship ignored repeated warnings, the command said.
A US aircraft struck the ship’s stern in the Gulf of Oman, disabling its propulsion.
- Vessel
- M/V Ocean Molica
- Flag
- Panama
- Location
- Gulf of Oman
- Damage
- Strike to the stern disabled the ship’s propulsion
- Crew
- No injuries reported by US Central Command
- Publication date
- October 11, 2026
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