U.S. forces disabled a commercial cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday after its crew allegedly ignored repeated warnings and attempted to breach the U.S. naval blockade against Iran, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced.

The vessel, identified as the St. Kitts and Nevis-flagged M/V Huda, had visited an Iranian port before attempting to depart regional waters. CENTCOM said its forces directed the civilian crew to abandon targeted areas aboard the ship before a U.S. military aircraft fired precision-guided munitions at its stern, disabling the vessel.

A maritime security advisory issued by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident involving a bulk carrier and military forces approximately 18 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates. The advisory did not identify the vessel by name and said the crew's status, extent of damage and potential environmental impact were unknown at the time of reporting.

The Huda is identified as a dry bulk carrier with a deadweight capacity of approximately 24,993 metric tons. No details have been publicly provided regarding the specific cargo aboard the vessel or the extent of damage resulting from the U.S. strike.

The incident is part of an ongoing U.S. naval campaign to enforce restrictions on maritime traffic connected to Iran. CENTCOM said enforcement operations since July have resulted in 147 commercial vessels being redirected after complying with U.S. orders, while five merchant ships that refused to comply have been disabled.

CENTCOM has also estimated that the naval blockade has prevented Iran from exporting more than $25 billion in crude oil. The command has warned commercial mariners operating near Iranian coastal areas and surrounding waters to comply with instructions issued by U.S. forces.