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US military fires at cargo ship in Gulf of Oman

The Hill·November 8, 2026·1 min read
US military fires at cargo ship in Gulf of Oman

A U.S. military aircraft fired at a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday, disabling the ship after its civilian crew ignored repeated warnings and attempted to violate a directive. CENTCOM forces carried out the action on Nov. 7 as part of the ongoing conflict with Iran, marking an escalation in maritime tensions.

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