US military redirects 92 ships as part of Iran maritime blockade
US Central Command says its forces redirected 92 commercial vessels and boarded two ships to enforce the maritime blockade on Iran.
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AIUS Central Command (CENTCOM) announced today that its forces have redirected 92 commercial vessels, disabled three ships, and boarded two others to ensure compliance with the maritime blockade imposed on Iran.
According to a statement from CENTCOM on its X platform account, "A US F-35A stealth fighter is patrolling over territorial waters, while CENTCOM continues to enforce the maritime blockade on Iran."
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Yesterday, US Central Command forces announced an attack on three Iranian crude oil tankers, following the launch of ballistic missiles by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps at two US Navy warships patrolling in territorial waters.
CENTCOM said in an official statement that a US aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer successfully evaded multiple, unprovoked Iranian attacks. No US personnel were injured.
Meanwhile, US Vice President J.D. Vance yesterday declined to set a timeline for ending hostilities with Iran, stressing that ongoing operations depend on the nature of Iranian attacks on ships. He noted that major combat operations have lasted about six weeks and achieved their objectives.
Speaking at a press conference, Vance said he does not wish to describe the situation with Iran as a "war," and refused to set a deadline for ending the fighting, stating that the more important question is when Tehran will stop targeting ships.