US forces redirected 92 commercial vessels during Iran blockade: Centcom
US forces redirected 92 commercial vessels during Iran blockade: Centcom US forces have redirected 92 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two during their maritime blockade of Iran, US Central Command said. In a post on X, the US military command said the actions were aimed at ensuring “strict compliance” with the blockade, which is intended to choke off Iran’s oil exports.
US forces have taken several actions to enforce a maritime blockade on Iran. According to US Central Command, 92 commercial vessels were redirected, three were disabled, and two were boarded. These actions aimed to ensure "strict compliance" with the blockade, which seeks to restrict Iran's oil exports.
The blockade enforcement involved various US military assets, including an F-35A stealth fighter patrolling over territorial waters. There were also incidents involving Iranian attacks on US Navy warships. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships, but a US aircraft carrier and a guided-missile destroyer successfully evaded the attacks, with no US personnel injured.
US Vice President J.D. Vance commented on the situation, stating that major combat operations have lasted about six weeks and achieved their objectives. He declined to set a timeline for ending hostilities with Iran, saying ongoing operations depend on the nature of Iranian attacks on ships. Vance also noted that he does not wish to describe the situation with Iran as a war.
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