US Central Command redirects 105 commercial ships amid renewed Iran blockade
US Central Command says its forces have redirected 105 commercial vessels since the resumption of the blockade on Iran to enforce compliance.
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AIUS Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces have redirected 105 commercial ships to date as part of what it described as ensuring strict adherence to imposed measures.
In a statement posted on its X account, CENTCOM added that the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) is conducting air operations in the Arabian Sea. The ship and a Marine reconnaissance unit are continuing to enforce the US blockade on Iran, according to the statement.
The United States and Israel have previously targeted sites in Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks from Tehran. Although Iran and Washington signed a memorandum to halt hostilities, both sides resumed strikes shortly thereafter.
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