Iran: US strikes ship after blockade breach
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Iran: US strikes ship after Hormuz blockade breachNovember 8, 2026 The United States struck a commercial ship attempting to breach its naval blockade on Iran, the US military said Sunday.
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The US military stated that it struck a commercial ship attempting to breach its naval blockade on Iran. According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), the cargo vessel tried to depart regional waters after visiting an Iranian port before its stern was hit by precision munitions from a US military aircraft.
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US Central Command reported that a US military aircraft employed precision munitions to strike a commercial vessel attempting to breach the naval blockade. The cargo ship, which had previously visited an Iranian port, was targeted as it tried to depart regional waters.
Gulf Arab
US Central Command reported that a US military aircraft used precision munitions to strike the stern of a commercial cargo vessel. The US military stated the ship attempted to breach a naval blockade by departing regional waters after visiting an Iranian port.
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- Felix TamsutBy Felix Tamsut
Iran: US strikes ship after Hormuz blockade breachNovember 8, 2026 The United States struck a commercial ship attempting to breach its naval blockade on Iran, the US military said Sunday. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the cargo vessel "tried to depart regional wa…
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