US Central Command diverts 130 commercial ships under Iran maritime blockade

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Thursday that it has diverted the course of 130 commercial ships since the resumption of the maritime blockade imposed on Iran.

CENTCOM explained that these measures are intended to ensure full compliance with the maritime blockade on Iran.

In the same context, CENTCOM noted that it has allowed more than 70 ships carrying humanitarian aid to pass, after implementing strict procedures to verify the nature of their cargo.

The command added that it has destroyed 13 vessels that violated the blockade, as part of efforts to prevent any breaches of the imposed measures.