Lianstar Vessel Reviews and Specifications

On May 29, 2026, the cargo ship 'Lian Star' found itself in a precarious situation as it attempted to breach a blockade while nearing an Iranian port close to the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The United States military intervened, issuing multiple warnings to the vessel and its crew about their blockade violation. Despite these alerts, 'Lian Star' continued its course overnight, prompting U.S. forces to take drastic measures. Over 20 warning shots were fired to compel compliance, but when the ship persisted in ignoring the directives, a combat aircraft launched an AGM-114 Hellfire missile targeting the ship's engine room. This strike effectively rendered the vessel inoperable, leaving it adrift in the Gulf of Oman. Despite the significant damage, U.S. forces refrained from boarding the distressed ship. In a swift retaliation, on June 1, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy of Iran launched a cruise missile at the container ship 'MSC Sariska V', which they alleged was linked to the United States and Israel, marking a tense escalation in maritime confrontations in the region.

On April 21, 2026, three vessels successfully made their way through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, even as blockades by the US and Iranian forces remain in effect. The vessel 'Shoja 2' passed through the strait and has since reached the waters off Khor Fakkan, located in the UAE. The two other vessels, which did not show any identifiable connections to Iran, continued their journeys. 'Lian Star' sailed southeast along the Iranian coastline within the Gulf of Oman. Meanwhile, the 'Ean Spir', formerly known as 'Blue Commander' and currently with an unknown ownership status, initiated its journey by heading northeast from the area near Ras Al-Khaimah, before altering course to the south towards the Gulf of Oman, indicating Shinas in Oman as its intended destination.