**US Navy Disables Iranian Cargo Ship After Blockade Challenge in Gulf of Oman**
The US Navy intercepted and disabled an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship allegedly attempted to transit through a naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz, according to an announcement from President Donald Trump.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance tracked the vessel, identified as the TOUSKA, and issued repeated warnings over a period of approximately six hours. Officials said the Iranian crew disregarded orders to halt. In response, the destroyer fired its 5-inch gun, striking the ship’s engine room and rendering it inoperable.
US Marines subsequently boarded the disabled vessel and assumed control. The ship is now in American custody. No casualties were reported in the accounts provided.
President Trump addressed the incident, stating that the Iranian crew received clear warnings, chose to ignore them, and “it did not go well for them.” He framed the action as enforcement of the blockade intended to secure vital maritime routes.
The episode marks a notable use of force in the region amid ongoing tensions over shipping access near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. Details regarding the TOUSKA’s cargo, destination, and the precise legal basis for the blockade have not been fully disclosed in the initial statements.
The US military has not released additional operational specifics or imagery at this time. Iranian officials have not yet issued a formal response to the reported interception.
