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U.S. Forces Disable Gambian-Vessel M/V Lian Star Attempting to Sail Toward Iran
U.S. forces disabled a Gambian-flagged vessel, the M/V Lian Star, on May 29 after it failed to respond to over 20 warnings. The strike occurred in the West Asia Region as the ship attempted to sail toward Iran. The incident marks a direct military confrontation between U.S. forces and a foreign vessel in the region.
On May 29, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that forces disabled the M/V Lian Star, a Gambian-flagged vessel, after it ignored repeated warnings. The ship was heading toward Iran, prompting a U.S. military response. The exact location of the strike was not specified, but it occurred in the West Asia Region. The event followed a pattern of U.S. military actions against vessels attempting to breach Iran’s maritime blockade.
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IndependentThe HinduMay 31, 06:59 AM
U.S. military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockadeU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees forces in the West Asia region, said the strike occurred on May 29 after the M/V Lian Star failed to respond to more than 20 warnings
IndependentStraits TimesMay 30, 10:44 PM
US military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade - The Straits TimesUS military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade The Straits Times
StateAnadolu AgencyMay 30, 10:35 PM
US forces disable Gambia-flagged vessel attempting to sail toward Iran: CENTCOM - Anadolu AjansıUS forces disable Gambia-flagged vessel attempting to sail toward Iran: CENTCOM Anadolu Ajansı