CENTCOM redirects 48 vessels since renewed Iran maritime blockade
US Central Command says its forces have diverted 48 commercial ships since reinstating the maritime blockade on Iran, as part of ongoing enforcement operations.
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AIThe US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its forces have redirected 48 commercial vessels since the reinstatement of the maritime blockade on Iran, as part of ongoing operations to enforce American measures in the region.
According to a CENTCOM statement, a US Air Force F-16 fighter jet conducted a patrol over Middle Eastern territorial waters, coinciding with continued enforcement of the blockade on Iran.
As of August 5, operations had resulted in the redirection of 48 commercial ships, the disabling of two vessels, and the boarding of two others to verify compliance with established procedures.