US Central Command redirects 44 ships, disrupts and inspects 4 in Iran blockade
US Central Command says it diverted 44 commercial vessels and disrupted and inspected 4 others as part of the maritime blockade on Iran.
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AIThe US Central Command announced it has redirected 44 commercial ships and disrupted and inspected four others as part of the maritime blockade on Iran.
This comes as US forces continue to enforce the American maritime blockade on Iran, amid heightened alert over the possibility of renewed Iranian attacks on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz or attempts to breach the blockade imposed on its ports.
US President Donald Trump decided to halt a major strike that had been planned against Iran, aiming to reopen negotiations and spare the region from the consequences of military escalation.
Meanwhile, Oman is holding consultations with Iran in preparation for direct talks between the United States and Iran, as restoring trust between Washington and Tehran remains a key requirement for negotiations.