US military fires on cargo vessel it said sought to break Iran blockade

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US military fires on cargo vessel it said sought to break Iran blockade

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The US military fired upon the Panama-flagged cargo vessel Vela Nova, targeting its engine room as it allegedly attempted to break an Iranian blockade. This incident occurred amid stalled diplomacy between the US and Iran.

CENTCOM says helicopter fired at engine room of Panama-flagged Vela Nova as US-Iran diplomacy remains stalled.

World Security Politics Shipping US military Vela Nova Iran blockade helicopter attack diplomacy cargo vessel

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