U.S. forces fire on Panama-flagged ship in Gulf of Oman; no casualties

Intelligence summary

NEW: U.S. forces fired on a Panama-flagged ship in the Gulf of Oman Tuesday after it tried to breach the American blockade of Iranian ports. A U.S. helicopter hit the vessel's rudder, sparking a fire that was later put out. Maritime security firm Vanguard identified the ship as the Vela Nova. All 17 crew members are accounted for. No casualties reported.