Tampa, May 23 -- The US Central Command said its forces reached a milestone on May 23 after "redirecting" 100 commercial vessels while enforcing a maritime blockade against Iran.
The blockade, which began on April 13 was imposed in response to Iran's blockade of the vital Strait of Hormuz corridor.
Imposed under a presidential proclamation, the naval blockade is targeting all commercial shipping entering or leaving Iranian ports, and was intended to severely increase the economic toll on an already struggling Islamic Republic.
Over the past six weeks, more than 15,000 American troops - including soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen - have taken part in the operation.
CENTCOM said forces redirected 100 vessels, disabled four ships, and ...