US disables a Panama-flagged container ship off the coast of Pakistan

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US forces disabled the Panama-flagged container ship Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman after it attempted to reach an Iranian port, violating the naval blockade imposed by Washington. This incident highlights ongoing maritime security tensions in the region.

US forces struck the Panama-flagged container ship Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday, leaving it unable to steer, after it attempted to head for an Iranian port in violation of the naval blockade imposed by Washington, US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed.