US military says it turned away blockade runner trying to reach Iranian port
May 30 - The U.S. military says it fired a missile into the engine room of a vessel trying to get through the U.S. blockade of Iran on Friday.
The US military fires a missile into the engine room of the merchant vessel trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports, the Central Command says.
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May 30 - The U.S. military says it fired a missile into the engine room of a vessel trying to get through the U.S. blockade of Iran on Friday.
Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks. Grouped from 6 articles across 5 sources.
The US military has reportedly advised ships on how best to navigate the Iran-controlled waterway.
The United States says it struck Iranian military and Iran says it responded by targeting a US base. Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.
The strikes came as US President Donald Trump considers a deal to extend a fragile ceasefire.
Northern Territory Infrastructure Minister Bill Yan says the United States Navy has expressed interest in using the controversial Darwin ship lift, which is expected to be operational next year.