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US opened fire to disable Iranian ships trying to breach port blockade after Strait closure
International
Published on 8 May 2026
Precision munitions and cannon fire were used
The US says its forces opened fire to disable four Iranian ships attempting to breach a blockade of Iran’s ports. The US Navy claims it used precision munitions and cannon fire to stop the vessels. The escalation comes after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, and the blockade was reportedly set following failed peace talks in Pakistan, underscoring rising maritime tensions.
- US claims it disabled four Iranian ships in port blockade incident
- Precision weapons and cannon fire were reportedly used to stop vessels
- Move follows Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz
- Blockade linked to failed peace talks in Pakistan
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