U.S. forces have disabled a cargo vessel attempting to breach the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. An aircraft fired munitions at the M/V Huda to disable it, marking the 11th ship CENTCOM has disabled since the blockade commenced in July.
Earlier on Saturday, CENTCOM revealed the formation of "Task Force Iron Gate," a 20-person team designed to collaborate with other agencies to prevent Iran from utilizing land routes for advanced weapons transport.
Separately, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that two oil tankers exploded and caught fire east of the Strait of Hormuz after striking mines. The IRGC stated the tankers were attempting to transit an "unauthorized route" and had deactivated their navigation systems.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on Riyadh Airport and Aramco oil facilities in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. These claims have not been independently verified, and Saudi authorities have not reported any damage from such attacks. A Houthi military spokesman stated the group conducted six operations using missiles and drones targeting Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Aramco oil storage tanks in Khurais, and the Dawadmi area, also claiming significant casualties among Saudi soldiers.
President Donald Trump previously downplayed reported strikes near Qeshm Island on Friday as "minor" and defensive, stating they "knocked out" an anti-aircraft device. Trump also indicated that "progress" had been made on a deal with Iran.