US military: 64 vessels redirected since Iran blockade resumed
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3 hours ago|- US Central Command said it has redirected 64 commercial vessels and disabled three others since resuming its naval blockade of Iran.
- US forces have also boarded two vessels, according to the command.
US Central Command said Monday that US forces have redirected 64 commercial vessels, disabled three others and boarded two vessels since the naval blockade of Iran was resumed.
The command described the naval blockade as a “steel wall” imposed on Iran.
The latest figures come amid heightened tensions surrounding maritime traffic and the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route.
US forces have stepped up efforts to control commercial shipping in the region as tensions with Iran continue to escalate.
