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US military says it disabled cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade

Oct 10 (Reuters) - The US militarysaid on Saturday it had disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship's crew ignored warnings and attempted to run a naval blockade against Iran."AU.S. military fighter jet struck the stern of Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica (also known as the “Arika Sun”) with a precision munition, fully disabling the ship’s propulsion without harming the crew," the US Central Commandposted on X.CENTCOM said the cargo vessel had attempted to transit regional waters after leaving an Iranian port.

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Centcom says four ships disabled, 135 redirected since 14 July

Centcom says four ships disabled, 135 redirected since 14 July US Central Command (Centcom) has said it has redirected 135 commercial vessels and disabled four since the resumption of the US naval blockade against Iran on 14 July. “US forces have destroyed 10 tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ multibillion-dollar shadow network over the same period,” Centcom said on X. All mariners are advised to heed blockade warnings from CENTCOM forces. Crews should also continue to m…

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Coalition Forces vow firm response over Riyadh airport strike, Trump says Houthi attack ‘not acceptable’

The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen has pledged a strong response to a Houthi attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport that resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries, which they classified as a war crime. U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the attack, emphasizing its inhumanity and reckless endangerment of innocent lives. The incident has raised alarm over the security of Saudi Arabia's aviation infrastructure amid an escalation of Houthi attacks.

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UKMTO says tanker hit in Hormuz, ships asked to move from UAE anchorages

UKMTO says tanker hit in Hormuz, ships asked to move from UAE anchorages A tanker has reported being hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire on board, according to ⁠⁠UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). UKMTO said in a report on Sunday that the outbound tanker was hit on the port side and its crew is safe. It also received a report from several masters in the vicinity of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, that they have been directed via VHF broadcast to move from their anchor…

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Centcom says cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade disabled

Centcom says cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade disabled The US military said it had disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship's crew ignored warnings and attempted to run an ongoing naval blockade against Iran. "A U.S. military fighter jet struck the stern of Panama-flagged M/V Ocean Molica (also known as the “Arika Sun”) with a precision munition, fully disabling the ship’s propulsion without harming the crew," the US Central Command (Centcom) posted on X.…

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International outcry grows after deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport

International condemnation has intensified following a Houthi missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in 12 deaths and over 300 injuries. Leaders from various countries, including the UN Secretary-General and regional allies, have decried the attacks as violations of international law and threats to regional security, prompting urgent calls for protective measures for civilians and aviation safety in Saudi Arabia.

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