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U.S. disables Vela Nova as blockade stays in effect

8/13/2026

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U.S. forces disabled the Panama-flagged cargo ship M/V Vela Nova with missiles.
An MH-60 helicopter fired after the civilian crew ignored repeated U.S. warnings.
U.S. Central Command said the maritime blockade, reinstated on 14 July, remains in effect as the United States redirected 55 vessels, disabled three ships and boarded two by 11 August.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said a final pact with Oman on shipping lanes is near.

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U.S. forces disabled the Panama-flagged cargo ship M/V Vela Nova with missiles.
An MH-60 helicopter fired after the civilian crew ignored repeated U.S. warnings.
U.S. Central Command said the maritime blockade, reinstated on 14 July, remains in effect as the United States redirected 55 vessels, disabled three ships and boarded two by 11 August.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said a final pact with Oman on shipping lanes is near.