US halts sixth ship attempting to breach Iran blockade in Gulf of Oman
TL;DR
The U.S. military says a Gambian-flagged bulk carrier, Lian Star, was disabled by American aircraft in the Gulf of Oman after ignoring warnings while trying to reach an Iranian port, the sixth vessel blocked so far with one allowed to pass; Washington has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports since April 17 as tensions over Iran's nuclear program and regional conflicts continue, with ongoing disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations over a ceasefire extension.
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