strikeMay 31, 2026

U.S. fires missile to stop cargo ship from breaching Iran blockade of Hormuz strait

Summary

WASHINGTON — The U.S. military stopped a merchant ship trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports by firing a missile into its engine room, the U.S. Central Command said on Saturday.

Source: The Associated Press; Bamaap — Read the full report

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The Associated Press; BamaapBy The Associated Press; Bamaap
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military stopped a merchant ship trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports by firing a missile into its engine room, the U.S. Central Command said on Saturday. The Gambia-flagged cargo ship Lian Star ignored more than 20 warnings from U.S. forces…

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