World News Today Live Updates on August 12, 2026 : US helicopter fires missiles at Panama-flagged ship attempting to evade blockade
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On August 12, 2026, a U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopter located in Central Command (CENTCOM) carried out an airstrike on a Panama-flagged ship, the M/V Vela Nova. The vessel was attempting to evade a blockade, according to CENTCOM. The helicopter fired two Hellfire missiles into the engine room of the ship, disabling its steering gear. As a result, the ship was unable to continue its journey towards Iran.
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