# US military opens fire on ship trying to breach Iran blockade — WSJ

https://mins.news/en/item/19157

- TASS, 2026-08-11 13:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2171443

> A US military helicopter enforcing a blockade reportedly fired on a ship attempting to get through it. The report says the crew ignored warnings issued by the US side. The helicopter then targeted the vessel’s rudder with gunfire. No further consequences from the incident were provided.

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