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U.S. military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade

U.S. military fires on Gambia-flagged ship violating Iran blockade
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The U.S. military disabled a Gambia-flagged cargo ship, the M/V Lian Star, by firing a missile into its engine room after it ignored multiple warnings while attempting to reach an Iranian port. This action is part of an ongoing U.S.-led blockade of Iranian ports amid a ceasefire and stalled negotiations.

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The incident underscores the high-stakes geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the ongoing volatility of the U.S.-Iran conflict.

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