Iran: US strikes ship after Hormuz blockade breach

The US military said it struck a commercial vessel that was trying to leave an Iranian port in breach of its naval blockade. The incident highlights the continuing confrontation over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global energy supplies.

US Central Command said aircraft fired precision munitions at the stern of the M/V Huda after repeated warnings were ignored. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said three oil tankers caught fire in the strait, while UAE authorities reported rescuing 22 people from a vessel fire in the Gulf of Oman. Separately, Saudi Arabia said it intercepted missiles aimed at Riyadh; debris damaged an Aramco building, with no casualties reported.