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.
TL;DR
- 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.