CENTCOM: 87 commercial vessels diverted in Strait of Hormuz, 3 stopped

U.S. Central Command reported that it has diverted 87 commercial vessels from their course in the Strait of Hormuz as part of the naval blockade against Iran, and that three ships were stopped and two others inspected.

U.S. Central Command updated its enforcement figures for the naval blockade against Iran, reporting that 87 commercial vessels have been diverted from their course in the Strait of Hormuz, three have been stopped, and two inspected. The operation is part of the U.S.-led maritime siege aimed at preventing shipping to and from Iran following Tehran's closure of the strategic waterway. The figures reflect the continued pressure on maritime traffic in one of the world's most vital chokepoints for oil and trade.

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1. 7 days ago · 14:14 · 4 SeptLatest

   CENTCOM reports 87 vessels diverted, three stopped, and two inspected.

2. 02:14 · 3 Sept

   CENTCOM Diverted 86 Commercial Vessels as Part of Iran Naval Blockade

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