U.S. Central Command reported that it ordered 12 commercial vessels to change course, disabled two that refused to comply, and boarded two additional vessels to ensure compliance during enforcement of the naval siege on Iran. The siege remains in full effect, CENTCOM said.
This afternoon, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that its forces ordered 12 commercial vessels attempting to breach the naval siege on Iran to change course, disabled two after they failed to comply, and boarded two additional vessels to ensure full compliance. The siege remains in full effect, CENTCOM said.
Since the naval siege was imposed, CENTCOM has regularly updated its enforcement figures. The Zioneer has reported previous rounds: on June 10, CENTCOM disabled an oil tanker carrying Iranian crude in the Gulf of Oman; on June 12, it reported turning back 136 vessels and disabling 9; and subsequent updates on July 15, July 20, and July 23 detailed additional diversions and disablements. The latest figures bring the total number of vessels disabled to at least 14 since the siege began.
The naval blockade is a central element of U.S. pressure on Iran, with over 50,000 U.S. troops deployed across the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz remaining open for commercial shipping. CENTCOM forces maintain a high readiness posture amid ongoing strikes on Iranian military infrastructure.
No further details were provided on the identities of the vessels or the precise locations of the interceptions. The update follows CENTCOM's 13th straight night of strikes on Iran, reported earlier this week.
2 developments
- StrongUS military says it disabled ship repeatedly trying to breach naval blockade
- StrongCENTCOM says it has interdicted 9 vessels and turned back 136 more since naval siege on Iran began
- DevelopingUS Central Command releases footage of disabling Iranian-affiliated vessel
- StrongCENTCOM: 12 commercial vessels diverted, 1 disabled in naval siege update
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