USS Abraham Lincoln.
CENTCOM says turned away 67 ships in one month of Iran blockade
Note: AI technology was used to generate this article’s audio.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said Wednesday that American naval forces have now completed four weeks of enforcing a blockade against ships entering and exiting Iran’s ports.
According to the statement, as of today, US forces have redirected 67 commercial vessels, allowed 15 humanitarian aid ships to pass, and disabled 4 vessels to ensure compliance with the operation.
The blockade, which began on April 13, targets maritime traffic in the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz.
The blockade aims to restrict Iran’s oil export revenue amid ongoing regional tensions.
CENTCOM forces used radio communications and small-arms warning shots to compel two commercial vessels to turn around and comply with the blockade, the statement added.
