Iran naval blockade: Centcom says 101 vessels redirected
Iran naval blockade: Centcom says 101 vessels redirected US forces have redirected 101 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as part of the ongoing naval blockade of Iran as of 13 September, US Central Command (Centcom) said. The blockade on Iranian ports was reinstated in July following the breakdown of talks between Washington and Tehran. A U.S. Sailor signals to the pilot of an MH-60R Sea…
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) has reported that 101 commercial vessels have been redirected in the Strait of Hormuz as part of the ongoing naval blockade of Iran, as of September 13. The blockade, which was reinstated in July following the collapse of talks between the U.S. and Iran, aims to ensure compliance with international sanctions. This marks the highest number of vessels redirected by U.S. forces since the blockade's reinstatement.
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