US fired on Panama-flagged ship early Tuesday: WSJ

The US military fired on a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to break the blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. A US helicopter targeted the vessel's rudder to disable it after the crew ignored warnings. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US conditions are met. President Trump has demanded compensation for past casualties, further escalating tensions and risking prolonged instability and volatility in global trade routes.