US military says it fired on commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach blockade

The Economic Times · AP · 2026-11-08 01:18 UTC

U.S. Central Command disabled a ship flagged by St. Kitts after it attempted to leave Iranian waters. This action follows multiple warnings regarding naval movements in the region. Meanwhile, explosions were reported in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about maritime safety. The Iranian military also announced that two tankers caught fire after hitting mines. Military tensions in the area have escalated following recent limited strikes by U.S. forces.

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