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US fires missiles at ship it says sought to violate Iran blockade
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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The Independent World and FT UK report the same incident of the US firing missiles at a ship accused of attempting to violate an Iran blockade. Both outlets state the ship's actions prompted the US response, with the FT UK adding that the vessel ignored repeated warnings from American forces. The Independent World notes that the outcome of the attack, including any potential injuries, has not been announced. Coverage of the event is broadly consistent between the two sources.
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Independent World
US fires missiles at ship it says sought to violate Iran blockade
It was not announced whether there were any injuries in the attack
11 Aug, 21:38
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FT UK
US fires on ship it says violated Iran blockade
Central Command says Panama-flagged vessel ‘ignored repeated warnings’ from American forces
11 Aug, 20:51
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