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US Military Intercepts Cargo Ship Bound for Iranian Port
The US military intercepted a cargo ship attempting to reach an Iranian port, firing a Hellfire missile to disable it after the vessel reportedly ignored multiple warnings. This action was part of an effort to turn away a blockade runner.
30 May, 15:58 — 30 May, 22:23
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ReutersVery High2d ago
US military says it turned away blockade runner trying to reach Iranian port - Reuters
US military says it turned away blockade runner trying to reach Iranian port Reuters
Read full article →APVery High2d ago
US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran - AP News
US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran AP News
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual2d ago
‘Ignored over 20 warnings’: US fires Hellfire missile, ‘disables’ cargo ship bound for Iran
US forces launched a Hellfire missile into the ship's engine room, effectively disabling the vessel. CENTCOM said the ship was "no longer transiting to Iran".
Read full article →rudawMixed2d ago
US says intercepted another ship bound for Iran - Rudaw
US says intercepted another ship bound for Iran Rudaw
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First report: AP · 30 May, 15:58|Full coverage: 16 · 6h|Window: 6h
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