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US forces fired ‘several rounds’ at Iranian-flagged ship’s engine room, military says

Published 5:47 PM EDT, Sun April 19, 2026

US forces fired 'several rounds' at Iranian-flagged ship’s engine room, military says

The US military confirmed a US destroyer fired “several rounds” towards an Iranian-flagged ship that was attempting to violate its naval blockade.

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