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Jewish News 24 · Aug 11, 2026

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REPORT: U.S. forces opened fire on a Panama-flagged vessel early Tuesday after it allegedly attempted to breach the American naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to The Wall Street Journal. A U.S. military helicopter reportedly targeted the ship's rudder after repeated warnings were ignored. All 17 crew members were ultimately reported safe after attempting to transfer to another civilian vessel.

REPORT: U.S. forces opened fire on a Panama-flagged vessel early Tuesday after it allegedly attempted to breach the American naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to The Wall Street Journal. A U.S. military helicopter reportedly targeted the ship's rudder after repeated warnings were ignored. All 17 crew members were ultimately reported safe after attempting to transfer to another civilian vessel.

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