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U.S. Military Helicopter Fires on Vessel Attempting to Breach Iranian Port Blockade

A United States military helicopter fired on a vessel attempting to run a blockade of Iranian ports, marking a sharp escalation in direct military confrontation and raising immediate concerns over regional stability and global supply chains.
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