US Central Command redirects 104 commercial ships as part of Iran blockade
US Central Command says it redirected 104 commercial vessels to enforce the blockade on Iran and ensure compliance with maritime restrictions.
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AIThe United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday that its forces have redirected 104 commercial ships as part of operations to enforce the American blockade on Iran, aiming to ensure compliance with restrictions on maritime traffic in the region.
CENTCOM explained that this move is part of efforts to tighten monitoring and implement sanctions imposed on Tehran.
The command added that the US aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush continues its operations in regional waters in support of the blockade enforcement.