The US military's Central Command released footage of its forces enforcing the naval blockade on Iran, stating they diverted 86 commercial vessels, disabled three, and boarded two others to verify they were not sailing toward Iran.
The release from US Central Command (CENTCOM) provides the first publicly detailed look at the scope of the ongoing naval quarantine imposed on Iran as part of Washington's campaign to restrict Tehran's maritime trade. The footage and data cover the cumulative diversion of 86 vessels, with three disabled and two boarded—operations that have occurred since the blockade was announced. No further details on the identity of the vessels or the precise timeframe were provided. The Zioneer has no prior reporting on this thread.
2 developments
- DevelopingCENTCOM: Six commercial vessels diverted from course in Strait of Hormuz yesterday
- StrongCENTCOM: 12 commercial vessels diverted, 1 disabled in naval siege update
- StrongCENTCOM: Two vessels diverted in past 24 hours as part of Iran naval blockade
- StrongCENTCOM: 55 vessels redirected, over 20 warships enforcing Iran blockade as of Aug 9
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