US Blocks 42 Vessels in Iran Blockade: CENTCOM

US forces redirect 42nd commercial ship amid blockade, CENTCOM says

The U.S. Navy has enforced the blockade since April 13, following failed U.S.-Iran talks, targeting vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports. By JNS U.S. forces have redirected a 42nd commercial vessel attempting to breach the maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since the operation began, according to U.S. Central Command. “This is a reflection of the outstanding work America’s sons and daughters in uniform are doing to prevent maritime c…

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US Central Command announces that American forces have successfully redirected 42 commercial vessels attempting to breach the maritime blockade on Iran.

US Blocks 42 Vessels in Iran Blockade: CENTCOM

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has blocked 42 vessels attempting to violate the naval blockade of Iranian ports, Adm. Brad Cooper said in a statement Wednesday. Cooper said that U.S. forces have “successfully enforced the blockade, cutting off economic trade going into and out of Iran.” The latest tally marks a steady rise from earlier reports. The blockade, now in its third week, has redirected dozens of commercial ships to prevent them from re…

CENTCOM Commander Cooper says US continues Strait of Hormuz blockade

US Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Adm. Brad Cooper said the US military redirected a 42nd vessel attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, adding that the United States was determined to continue blockading the sea route. “Today, US forces achieved a significant milestone after successfully redirecting the 42nd commercial vessel attempting to violate the blockade… The blockade is highly effective and US forces remain fully co…