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U.S. Helicopter Fires at Iranian-Linked Ship | US News
A U.S. military helicopter fired shots at the rudder of a Panamanian-flagged ship, the Vela Nova, attempting to breach a naval blockade around Iranian ports — a move that underscores escalating tensions as Washington seeks to choke off Iran’s oil revenue. The vessel caught fire but was extinguished; all 17 crew members are safe. This follows months of heightened enforcement since July, when President Trump ordered stricter measures after Iran disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz — a chokepoint for 20% of global oil trade. With diplomatic talks stalled and Iran demanding sanctions relief…
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