US Forces Have Diverted 53 Ships Since Resuming Iran Blockade, CENTCOM Says

U.S. forces have redirected 53 vessels since reimposing a blockade on maritime trade with Iran last month. The blockade was restarted on July 14 after a peace framework collapsed. In addition to diverting ships, U.S. forces have boarded two vessels and fired on two others, while allowing over 30 ships through for humanitarian aid.

• U.S. forces redirected 53 vessels since reimposing a blockade on maritime trade with Iran last month.
• The blockade was initially imposed in April, halted in June, and restarted on July 14.
• U.S. forces have also boarded two commercial vessels and employed disabling fire against two others.
• More than 30 ships have been permitted to pass through for humanitarian aid.