U.S. Forces Disable Cargo Ship in Gulf of Oman Amid Blockade Enforcement
On May 29, U.S. forces disabled a small cargo ship, the Liam Star, in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel, registered in Gambia and owned by a UAE entity, was reportedly heading towards an Iranian port and ignored over 20 warnings from U.S. forces. A U.S. aircraft fired a Hellfire missile into the ship's engine room, rendering it adrift. This action is part of a broader U.S. blockade initiated on April 17 to increase economic pressure on Iran. The blockade has led to the interception of six ships attempting to breach it. President Trump announced on social media that the blockade would be lifted, allowing ships in the Persian Gulf to return home. However, he also outlined demands for Iran, including the destruction of nuclear capabilities and the removal of mines from the Strait of Hormuz. 
