US Blockade of Iran Intensifies as 68 Commercial Vessels Redirected: CENTCOM

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US forces redirect 68 commercial vessels amid Iran blockade

US forces have redirected 68 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two others as of August 21 as part of efforts to enforce a US blockade against Iran, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday.

US blockade of Iran intensifies as 68 commercial vessels redirected: CENTCOM

US forces have redirected sixty-eight commercial vessels and disabled three others. Warships are supporting the US blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. This development occurs amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over maritime security. US President Donald Trump asserted Washington controls key regional areas and the blockade. Iran criticizes US economic pressure, calling it a failed and diversionary approach.

US Forces Redirect 68 Commercial Vessels, Disable 3, Board 2 Amid Iran Blockade: CENTCOM

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. In a post shared on X, CENTCOM said US sailors observed an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter landing on the flight deck of the USS Ross (DDG 71), one of more than 20 warships supporting the US blockade against Iran. World News | US Forces Redirect 68 Commercial Vessels, Disable 3, Board 2 Amid Iran Blockade: CENTCOM.

US forces redirect 68 commercial vessels, disable 3, board 2 amid Iran blockade: CENTCOM - The Tribune

In a post shared on X, CENTCOM said US sailors observed an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter landing on the flight deck of the USS Ross (DDG 71), one of more than 20 warships supporting the US blockade against Iran.

US says it diverted 68 vessels in Iran blockade

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said that US forces had redirected 68 commercial vessels during the naval blockade against Iran."As of Aug. 21, U.S. forces have redirected 68 commercial vessel...