The U.S. military intercepted a merchant vessel that was attempting to breach its blockade of Iranian ports by firing a missile into the ship's engine room, according to a statement from U.S. Central Command on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
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U.S. military intercepts merchant ship attempting to breach blockade of Iranian ports
The U.S. military has reported that it stopped a merchant vessel trying to breach a blockade of Iranian ports. The interception involved firing a missile into the ship's engine room, as stated by U.S. Central Command.
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U.S. says it stopped a merchant ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
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U.S. military intercepts merchant ship attempting to breach blockade of Iranian ports