U.S. military halts ship trying to breach Iran blockade
According to the U.S. military, a commercial cargo ship attempting to breach Iran's blockade in the Gulf of Oman was disabled after ignoring warnings. It was struck by a U.S. fighter jet with precision munitions, resulting in the disruption of its propulsion systems without injuring the crew. The vessel was registered under the Panamanian flag and had entered the Iranian waters after departing from an Iranian port. This occurred amidst a decline in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which transports 20% of global oil consumption. The number of ships transiting the strait has dropped to its lowest level in over two months, amid growing concerns over potential disruptions to oil shipments and the impact on crude oil prices — especially following an escalation in attacks on oil tankers since the start of the war against Iran in February.
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