US EditionUS military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it
CENTCOM said Marines searched the ship and released it after confirming it was not headed to an Iranian port.
- On Tuesday, U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded the commercial ship Blue Star III in the Arabian Sea, searching it before releasing the vessel after confirming it would not call in Iran.
- The U.S. blockade aims to squeeze Iran amid a ceasefire, as Tehran's cutoff of the Strait of Hormuz ripples across the global economy. U.S. Central Command claimed it cut off economic trade into and out of Iran.
- Measuring 215 TEU with a 4,259 dwt rating, the stateless Blue Star III is the fourth merchant ship boarded since the Donald Trump administration began the blockade two weeks ago.
- U.S. Central Command spokesman Tim Hawkins said the boarding "demonstrates our thorough enforcement of the blockade," while the military declared goods "susceptible to use in armed conflict" are subject to capture beyond neutral territory.
- Authorities reported 39 vessels redirected to ensure compliance with the blockade, up from 34 last week, while Windward AI reported Monday that six VLCCs and one Suezmax remain near Chabahar outside the blockade zone.
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US boards vessel but allows passage in Iran blockade
US boards vessel but allows passage in Iran blockade The US Central Command (Centcom) said US forces boarded a commercial vessel, the Blue Star III, during enforcement of the blockade on Iran’s ports, but allowed it to continue its journey after inspection. Marines boarded the ship from a helicopter and confirmed it was not heading to an Iranian port. Centcom said the vessel was released after the search, marking the first time a boarded ship h…
Sydney Morning Herald
US Marines board, seize vessel in Arabian Sea
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U.S. military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran amid blockade but released it
The U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during blockade of Iran's ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to carry on its way.
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US military says it boarded cargo ship suspected of heading to Iran during blockade but released it
The U.S. military has boarded another commercial vessel during its blockade of Iran’s ports, but unlike in previous cases, the ship was ultimately allowed to carry on its way.
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