U.S. Central Command reported that as of August 2, 35 commercial vessels have been redirected, 2 disabled, and 2 boarded as part of the naval blockade on Iran. The update also noted the launch of an F-35C stealth fighter from the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea in support of the operation.
The U.S. Central Command provided an updated tally of its maritime enforcement campaign against Iran, reporting that as of August 2, 35 commercial vessels have been redirected, 2 disabled, and 2 boarded since the naval blockade was renewed. The update also noted the launch of an F-35C stealth fighter from the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea in support of the operation.
The blockade, reinstated in mid-July, aims to restrict maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports. CENTCOM has deployed a significant naval force including two aircraft carriers and over 20 warships to enforce the measure.
The Zioneer has been tracking the U.S. naval campaign against Iran, which escalated following the collapse of the Islamabad Agreement.
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