The Economic Times

US fired on Panama-flagged ship that tried to break blockade of Iranian ports, WSJ reports citing US official

A US military helicopter fired on a Panama-flagged ship after its crew ignored warnings. The vessel, Vela Nova, was reportedly hit by a missile while sailing in the Gulf of Oman. Personnel were enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports when the incident occurred. There were no immediate reports of casualties following the attack. The ship appeared to be transferring its crew to another civilian vessel.