US Forces Disable Commercial Vessel in Gulf of Oman for Breaching Iran Blockade

US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces disabled a Panama-flagged commercial cargo vessel, M/V Ocean Molica, in the Gulf of Oman on October 10, 2026. The vessel's crew reportedly ignored repeated warnings and attempted to breach an ongoing US naval blockade against Iran. A US military fighter jet struck the ship's stern with a precision munition, disabling its propulsion system without causing harm to the crew. This action highlights ongoing maritime security tensions and the enforcement of the US blockade in strategic waterways.