U.S. forces fired a missile at a commercial ship attempting to enter an Iranian port, U.S. Central Command said on Saturday.
It marks the latest effort to enforce President Donald Trump's naval blockade aimed at weakening Iran's economy and applying pressure in ongoing peace negotiations.
U.S. Central Command said it disabled a Gambia-flagged merchant vessel in the Gulf of Oman that allegedly ignored more than 20 warnings that it was in violation of the blockade.
"US forces have disabled five commercial vessels and redirected 116 to fully enforce the blockade as a ceasefire with Iran remains in effect," the press release continued.
The blockade was put in place last month in response to Iranian restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, where oil and fertilizer shipments remain largely stranded. Iran described the blockade as a ceasefire violation.
It remains to be seen if a deal can be reached that would reportedly extend the ceasefire for 60 days, gradually lift the blockade, and reopen the strait. Even if that initial agreement is finalized, the Associated Press reports that talks would continue on Iran's disputed nuclear program.
Trump said Friday that he would make a "final determination" on a potential deal, but no announcement was made following a Situation Room meeting.
