US military diverts 35 commercial ships to enforce Iran blockade
US Central Command says it diverted 35 commercial vessels and disabled two others as part of efforts to enforce the American blockade on Iran.
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AIUS Central Command announced it has diverted the course of 35 commercial ships, disabled two vessels, and inspected two others as part of efforts to support the American blockade imposed on Iran.
CENTCOM posted on its X account a photo of a US Marine Corps F-35C stealth fighter jet taking off from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as it crossed the Arabian Sea.
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Earlier today, Iranian media reported that passage through the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted to the declared route only.
Iranian media quoted officials in Tehran as saying there is no agreement yet on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Separately, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is dealing with Iran from a position of strength, not weakness.
He added that the destruction of Iran's military capabilities has prompted Tehran to show willingness for a nuclear deal, and as long as the current Iranian regime remains, it poses a real threat to the region.