The U.S. Central Command reported firing on a Gambia-flagged ship, the M/V Lian Star, after it failed to heed over 20 warnings regarding violations of the Iran blockade on May 29.

U.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