US strikes and disables commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman

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U.S. Central Command said an American military aircraft struck the stern of the St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged M/V Huda in the Gulf of Oman after the vessel reportedly ignored warnings and attempted to leave following a visit to an Iranian port. The action comes amid enforcement of a naval blockade involving one of the world’s most strategically important shipping routes. The incident could disrupt commercial traffic, intensify tensions between Washington and Tehran, and increase pressure on global energy markets, although independent details about the vessel, casualties, and the broader military context remain limited.

Sources: Reuters, Associated Press, Xinhua