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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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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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Original Headline

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