WorldUS fired on Panama-flagged ship trying to breach Iran port blockade, WSJ reports
A U.S. military helicopter fired at the rudder of a Panama-flagged vessel after its crew failed to heed warnings, the Wall Street Journal reported. The warnings came from personnel involved in enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, according to a U.S. official cited by the newspaper. The reported incident describes an armed attempt to stop the ship from breaking the blockade. No further details about the vessel’s condition were provided.
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Reuters★★★★☆2026-08-11 12:50Original
US fired on Panama-flagged ship trying to breach Iran port blockade, WSJ reports
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