WASHINGTON – Web Desk: US Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated that American forces have diverted 44 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded two others as part of an ongoing naval blockade against Iran.
CENTCOM said the operations are part of US naval activity in the Strait of Hormuz and other strategic waterways, aimed at enforcing maritime sanctions against Iran. The US Navy and its allies are continuously monitoring shipping routes in the region.
No further details were provided regarding the identity of the vessels, their flags, ownership, or cargo. The development comes amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the US over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is one of the world’s most critical energy shipping routes, through which large quantities of crude oil and gas pass, making any disruption potentially impactful on global energy markets and oil prices.
