The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that more than 20 naval vessels are currently operating in the Middle East as part of maritime enforcement operations against Iran. According to the command, 22 commercial vessels have been disabled, diverted, or boarded so far in the campaign.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Tuesday evening that it is operating more than 20 naval vessels in the Middle East as part of a maritime enforcement campaign against Iran. The command stated that 22 commercial vessels have been disabled, diverted, or boarded since the operation began.
The announcement is the latest official update on U.S. efforts to counter Iranian maritime threats in the region, which have included strikes on IRGC naval assets and interdictions of vessels suspected of smuggling or violating sanctions. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint, has been a focal point of tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The number of ships involved and the tally of interdicted vessels were not independently verified. CENTCOM did not provide a timeline for the operation or specify the types of vessels targeted.
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