U.S. forces fired on a ship that officials say was attempting to break the American blockade of Iranian ports, according to reports, in an escalation tied to the broader conflict with Iran.
Officials said the strike was intended to disable the vessel rather than sink it, with missiles used to stop the ship from completing its run. The incident adds to a series of confrontations at sea as the U.S. enforces the blockade.
The Pentagon has not detailed further plans for enforcement, but officials say similar action could be taken against other vessels attempting to breach the blockade.