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US fires on ship after claiming Iran blockade violation

US Central Command says a Panama-flagged vessel ignored repeated warnings before the firing.
WHO: US Central Command
WHAT: US forces fired on a Panama-flagged vessel, saying it violated an Iran blockade.
WHEN: Reported Aug 11, 2026 at 4:51 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The vessel was said to have violated an Iran blockade and ignored repeated warnings from American forces.
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