US Central Command Disables Panama-Flagged Vessel Attempting to Breach Maritime Blockade

US Central Command announced that its forces disabled a Panama-flagged commercial vessel after it attempted to breach the maritime blockade on Iranian ports. According to an official military statement, an attack helicopter fired precision missiles targeting the vessel's engine room following repeatedly ignored warnings, effectively halting its propulsion. Military officials confirmed that forces have intercepted and rerouted dozens of non-compliant commercial vessels as part of ongoing operations to maintain the naval blockade.