US Central Command redirects 70 commercial ships amid Iran blockade
US Central Command says its forces have redirected 70 commercial vessels since the reimposition of the blockade on Iran, with no confrontations reported.
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AIThe United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday that American forces have redirected 70 commercial ships since the US blockade on Iran was reinstated.
In a statement posted on its X account, CENTCOM said the redirections occurred up to August 23 as part of efforts to enforce the blockade and ensure compliance.
CENTCOM added that US forces disabled three vessels and boarded two others to verify their compliance with the imposed measures.
The command did not provide details about the nature, cargo, or destinations of the 70 ships, nor did it disclose further information about the three disabled vessels or the two that were inspected.
CENTCOM confirmed that no confrontations took place during these operations, emphasizing that the actions aim to ensure adherence to the blockade.
These developments come amid a US military buildup in the region, with naval assets playing a key role in monitoring shipping routes and enforcing measures announced by Washington against Tehran.