August 11, 2026 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security

Confirmed

Navy Fires Hellfire Missiles at Cargo Ship to Enforce Iran Blockade

U.S. Central Command said a Navy helicopter fired two Hellfire missiles at the Panama-flagged cargo ship Vela Nova on Aug. 11, disabling its engine room and steering gear after the crew allegedly "ignored repeated...

July 14, 2026 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security

Well supported

U.S. Naval Blockade of Iran Takes Effect Across All Iranian Ports

On July 14, 2026, a reinstated U.S. naval blockade of Iran took effect at 4 p.m. Eastern, with U.S. Central Command announcing enforcement against "all Iranian ports and Iranian coastal areas" and warning that...