US tightens maritime blockade on Iran, diverts 8 ships
US Central Command says it has diverted eight commercial vessels and halted another as part of ongoing efforts to enforce the maritime blockade on Iran.
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AIThe United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday evening that it is continuing operations to enforce the maritime blockade on Iran, confirming that US forces have diverted the course of eight commercial vessels and disabled another ship through July 21 as part of measures to ensure full enforcement of the blockade on Iranian ports.
In a statement, CENTCOM said, "Every operational success in the Middle East begins and ends with the efforts of our service members, who remain focused on carrying out their missions," praising the role of the forces involved in monitoring maritime traffic and enforcing restrictions on Iran.
CENTCOM added that the latest actions included redirecting eight commercial ships and preventing another from continuing its journey, in a move aimed at tightening oversight of Iran-linked shipping as part of ongoing US operations in the region.
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