The United States says it struck a commercial vessel it believed was trying to breach a blockade and reach an Iranian port. According to US Central Command, the Gambia-flagged cargo ship Lian Star attempted to enter toward Iran overnight and ignored more than 20 warnings issued by US forces. The incident is described by both sources as involving repeated communication attempts before the use of force. Euronews reports that the US statement describes the ship’s actions as an effort to break through the blockade, while NDTV similarly characterizes the event as occurring after “20 warnings.” The reporting does not include independent confirmation from Iran or the ship’s operator, nor does it provide details on injuries, damage, or the ship’s stated intentions. The sources agree on the vessel’s name and flag, the number of warnings, and the US claim that the ship was attempting to reach an Iranian port in defiance of the blockade. The matter is therefore presented as an allegation by US authorities, based on their account of events.