The U.S. military announced it attacked a commercial cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman after alleging it attempted to breach a military blockade against Iran. According to the military, the ship disregarded multiple warnings prior to the attack. Officials stated no crew members were injured when they fired upon the stern of the vessel, disabling it. The ship has been identified as the M/V Ocean Molica, flying under a Panamanian flag, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The military maintains the action was taken to enforce the existing blockade. Further details surrounding the incident and the nature of the cargo are currently unavailable. This event heightens tensions in the Gulf of Oman, a critical maritime route.