US Military Engages Cargo Ship Bound for Iran Amid Ongoing Tensions
US fighter jet fired missile at Iran-bound cargo ship – CENTCOM
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US Central Command reported that a US fighter jet fired a missile at the M/V Lian Star, a cargo ship heading towards Iran, after it ignored multiple warnings. This incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime route for global oil and gas trade.
- 01The US aircraft fired a Hellfire missile at the M/V Lian Star after it failed to heed over 20 warnings.
- 02The vessel, flagged from Gambia, was disabled in the Gulf of Oman and is now adrift, with no US forces boarding it.
- 03This military action follows Iran's blockade of ships from 'hostile nations' in response to US and Israeli airstrikes.
- 04Since the blockade's enforcement, the US has disabled five vessels and redirected 116 others to maintain maritime security.
- 05Iran's military has vowed to resist any hostile actions from the US, as tensions continue to escalate.
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On Friday, a US fighter jet fired a missile at the Gambian-flagged cargo ship M/V Lian Star in the Gulf of Oman, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). The vessel was reportedly en route to Iran and ignored over 20 warnings from US forces. The missile targeted the ship's engine room, rendering it disabled and adrift. CENTCOM confirmed that no US personnel boarded the vessel following the strike. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for global oil and liquefied natural gas trade, which Iran has recently closed to vessels from what it deems 'hostile nations.' The US has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports, further escalating military actions in the region, including disabling five commercial vessels and redirecting 116 others. Amid these tensions, Iranian military officials have stated their commitment to counter any aggressive moves by the US, as diplomatic efforts to resolve the situation have stalled.
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The ongoing military actions and blockades in the Strait of Hormuz could disrupt global oil and gas supplies, affecting prices and availability.
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