US Redirects 30 Merchant Ships After Reimposing Iran Blockade
CENTCOM reported redirecting 30 commercial vessels and allowing passage for about 30 humanitarian aid ships after the naval blockade of Iranian ports was reinstated.
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American military forces have forced the crews of 30 merchant ships to change course after the naval blockade of Iranian ports was reinstated. This was reported by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on social media platform X.
According to the command, as of July 31, American forces had redirected 30 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded two more to ensure compliance with the blockade regime. At the same time, U.S. forces allowed passage for about 30 ships carrying humanitarian aid.
CENTCOM also reported that more than 20 American warships are currently in the Middle East region. The United States reinstated the naval blockade of Iran on July 14.
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U.S. reinstates naval blockade of Iran
U.S. military redirects 30 commercial vessels, disables two, and boards two more
U.S. forces allow passage for about 30 humanitarian aid ships
More than 20 U.S. warships are in the Middle East region