Disabled another ship trying to defy blockade to reach Iran: US

Naijaonpoint_ng | 31-05-2026 04:18pm |

The United States military has successfully intercepted a merchant vessel attempting to breach the blockade imposed on Iranian ports. According to a US official familiar with the incident, the Gambia-flagged bulk carrier Lian Star disregarded several warnings from American forces as it approached an Iranian port. The operation took place overnight, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region related to maritime activities and sanctions. This incident marks another instance of US enforcement of its blockade measures against Iran.

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