US Fires on Gambian-Flagged Cargo Ship as Part of Iran Blockade
The attack marked the fifth instance of U.S. forces utilizing disabling fire on a commercial vessel since the start of the Iran blockade.
US Fires on Gambian-Flagged Cargo Ship as Part of Iran Blockade U.S. forces fired on the Gambian-flagged vessel M/V Lian Star in the Gulf of Oman on May 29, damaging its engine. The action was taken to prevent the ship from reaching an Iranian port, as it was observed approaching despite an ongoing U.S. blockade. Over 20 warnings were issued before U.S. forces disabled the ship’s propulsion.
- U.S. forces fired on the M/V Lian Star in the Gulf of Oman.
- The vessel was damaged to prevent it from reaching an Iranian port.
- The ship was observed approaching an Iranian port on May 29.
- U.S. forces issued over 20 warnings before firing.
- The action was part of an ongoing U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.
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