Middle East live: US military strikes ship violating blockade of Iranian ports
Summary
The US military fired missiles at a Panama-flagged cargo ship trying to enter an Iranian port, breaking the US blockade. President Donald Trump said the US has full control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway near Iran.Key Facts
- A US helicopter fired missiles at the engine room of the cargo ship M/V Vela Nova.
- The ship tried to enter an Iranian port despite warnings from US forces.
- The ship was disabled and stopped from breaking the blockade.
- This is the third ship forced to stop since the US reinstated the blockade on July 14, 2026.
- US Central Command said they have redirected 55 ships and boarded two since the blockade started.
- The US previously blockaded Iranian ports from April to June 2026, stopping nine ships and redirecting over 140.
- President Trump said the US has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Strait of Hormuz is an important passage for oil and gas shipments near Iran.
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