Afghanistan, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said it has redirected 99 commercial vessels linked to Iran as part of Washington's ongoing maritime blockade, marking one of the largest publicly reported enforcement operations since the blockade began earlier this year.
In a statement posted on X late Friday, CENTCOM said U.S. naval forces continue enforcing the blockade aimed at restricting maritime traffic connected to Iran. The command said 99 commercial vessels had been compelled to change course to ensure the blockade's implementation, though it did not identify the ships or provide details about their destinations.
The announcement comes as tensions between the United States and Iran remain high in and around the Strait ...