U.S. Central Command Redirects 55 Vessels Attempting to Breach Iran Sanctions

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated it disabled the navigation system of the Panamanian-flagged vessel Villa Nova earlier on Tuesday. A U.S. Navy helicopter fired two missiles at the ship’s engine room, halting its movement toward Iran.

CENTCOM reported that, as of Tuesday, it had redirected 55 vessels it assessed as attempting to breach sanctions imposed on Iran. The command also disabled three ships and boarded two others on the same day.