U.S. Navy Enforces Blockade Against Iran, Redirects 17 Ships in Arabian Sea
CENTCOM reports the U.S. Navy redirected 17 commercial vessels and boarded or disabled several others as part of its blockade against Iran in the Arabian Sea.
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The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has disclosed ongoing naval enforcement of a blockade against Iran. The guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) was observed patrolling the Arabian Sea in support of the operation.
According to CENTCOM, naval forces redirected 17 commercial vessels, disabled two others, and boarded another two to ensure compliance. The actions underscore an escalating maritime standoff that could impact regional trade and energy shipping.
Source: First Squawk