The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) says U.S. forces fire on a Gambia-flagged vessel for violating an Iran-related maritime blockade. CENTCOM states the incident occurs on May 29 after the M/V Lian Star does not respond to more than 20 warnings. The reports describe the ship as failing to comply with warnings issued by U.S. forces before the strike. CENTCOM’s statements, as reflected in the coverage, focus on the vessel’s lack of response and the enforcement of the blockade. One outlet notes that CENTCOM does not provide details on whether any injuries occur aboard the ship following the strike. Neither source provides information on the ship’s cargo, the circumstances leading to the interception beyond the warnings, or the outcome of the engagement beyond the firing itself. Both accounts present the event as an enforcement action carried out by U.S. forces in the West Asia region under CENTCOM’s area of responsibility.