NEW: U.S. forces fired on the Panama-flagged Vela Nova after it allegedly attempted to break the naval blockade of Iranian ports.

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NEW: U.S. forces fired on the Panama-flagged Vela Nova after it allegedly attempted to break the naval blockade of Iranian ports. A U.S. military helicopter struck the ship’s rudder in the Gulf of Oman. All 17 crew members were reported safe. Source: WSJ