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100 ships redirected amid naval blockade of Iran ports, Strait of Hormuz: Centcom
CENTCOM states its six-week naval blockade has redirected 100 commercial vessels, disabled four, and squeezed Iran's economy by stopping trade.
- On Saturday, U.S. Central Command announced forces redirected 100 commercial vessels during a six-week naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the operation a "milestone."
- President Trump directed the blockade beginning April 13 to squeeze Iran economically by preventing trade into and out of Iranian ports, including the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
- More than 15,000 U.S. troops and 200 aircraft and warships support the mission, which has cost Iran about $4.8 billion in oil revenue while allowing 26 humanitarian aid ships to pass.
- Energy and gas prices have soared amid ongoing tensions, while U.S.-Iran negotiations have largely stalled as both sides reject demands to end hostilities and halt nuclear development.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists Saturday there's been "some progress" in mediated negotiations, though Trump maintains the naval blockade while pausing the "Project Freedom" initiative.
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100 ships redirected amid naval blockade of Iran ports, Strait of Hormuz: Centcom
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said Saturday it has redirected more than 100 commercial vessels as part of the ongoing naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the move a “milestone” as tensions persist in the region. Since the blockade began in April at President Trump‘s direction, more than 15,000 U.S. troops…
·Washington, United States
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right6Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Right
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