US Forces Redirect 65 Commercial Vessels in Iran Blockade Enforcement
U.S. Central Command says U.S. forces have redirected 65 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two as of August 19 while enforcing the blockade against Iran.
U.S. Central Command reported that as of August 19, U.S. forces had redirected 65 commercial vessels, disabled three, and boarded two to ensure compliance with the U.S. blockade against Iran.
The operations were conducted in regional waters, with a U.S. sailor standing watch in the combat information center aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53).
The update highlights ongoing maritime enforcement activity by U.S. forces in the area.
Source: First Squawk