The ship was struck after repeated warnings
CENTCOM said a US aircraft disabled the vessel after repeated non-compliance, halting its transit to Iran. The ship is no longer able to continue its journey.
The operation is part of ongoing enforcement actions aimed at preventing commercial vessels from entering or leaving Iranian ports amid heightened tensions in the region.
The implementation of the wider blockade continues
US forces have now disabled many merchant ships and diverted hundreds more as part of naval operations in the Gulf and surrounding waters.
Officials said law enforcement efforts remain active as part of a broader strategy to restrict Iranian maritime trade and apply economic pressure.
115 ships were diverted in the ongoing campaign
US forces continue to enforce the blockade against Iran. Since May 29, 115 merchant ships have been diverted to ensure no trade enters or leaves Iranian ports, officials said.
The latest figures highlight the scale of evolving maritime operations, which have significantly disrupted regional shipping routes and global energy transit corridors.
