US military redirects 45 vessels since resumption of blockade of Iran — CENTCOM
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August 04, 21:10
According to the statement, the US forces boarded two vessels to ensure compliance
NEW YORK, August 4. /TASS/. The US military has redirected 45 commercial vessels since July 14 when the United States resumed its naval blockade against Iran, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
"As of Aug. 4, US forces have redirected 45 commercial vessels, disabled 2 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance," it said on X.
CENTCOM said earlier that more than 20 US ships were operating in the Middle East to enforce the blockade against Iran.