US Fires on Panamanian Ship Attempting to Break Iran Blockade
US forces fired on a Panamanian-flagged ship, the Vela Nova, attempting to breach the American naval blockade on Iranian ports. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman, with a US military helicopter targeting the ship's rudder after warnings were ignored. No casualties were reported, and all 17 crew members were accounted for. The ship was later identified as the Vela Nova.179 sourcesSee all sources