A day before the renewal of the naval siege on Iran, the US military reported that it changed course of three commercial vessels trying to break the embargo, neutralized one ship, and boarded another. The US military said the Strait of Hormuz remains free except for vessels attempting to violate the American 'Iron Wall' siege.
One day before the renewal of the naval siege on Iran, the US military provided an update on its interdiction activities in the Strait of Hormuz. According to a report by N12 quoting the US military, forces changed course of three commercial vessels attempting to break the siege, neutralized one ship, and boarded another. The US military stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains free except for vessels that try to violate the American 'Iron Wall' siege.
This is the latest development in the ongoing naval blockade on Iran, which the US has been enforcing since early June. As The Zioneer reported on July 16, four US Navy vessels — the USS Abraham Lincoln, USS George H.W. Bush, USS Boxer, and USS Tripoli — are deployed in the Gulf as part of the siege. Previous interdiction reports include the disabling of a tanker on June 11, and as of June 12, CENTCOM reported having interdicted 9 vessels and turned back 136. The US military has repeatedly stated that the siege remains in effect, with over 20 warships and hundreds of aircraft operating in the region.
The update comes amid a broader US military posture in the Middle East, including Operation Epic Fury, an air campaign against Iran. The US has warned that forces remain 'vigilant, lethal, and ready.'
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- DevelopingAnother ship receives US approval to cross Strait of Hormuz
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