US Helicopter Fires on Tanker in Gulf of Oman to Enforce Iran Blockade

A US helicopter fired missiles at a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, disabling the ship, which the US claims was breaking an Iran blockade. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region.

11 Aug, 20:55 — 11 Aug, 20:55

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US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade

US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.

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US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade

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US Helicopter Fires on Tanker in Gulf of Oman to Enforce Iran Blockade

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US says helicopter fired missiles to disable ship breaking Iran blockade

Irano karas. JAV apšaudė tanklaivį Omano įlankoje

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