Florida, May 10 -- US Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that its forces have "redirected" 61 commercial vessels as part of the persistent maritime siege of the Strait of Hormuz.

In an update regarding the ongoing operations, the military command further confirmed that they had disabled four others while maintaining the strategic blockade of the critical waterway.

According to a CENTCOM social media post, the naval operation remains extensive, with more than 20 warships currently deployed to enforce the measures against Iran.

This sustained military pressure coincides with a pivotal shift on the diplomatic front, as Iran formally submitted its reply to the most recent American proposal for regional de-escalation on Sunday. State m...