The US military reported that its forces changed course of three commercial vessels trying to break the naval blockade on Iran, neutralizing one vessel and boarding another. The Strait of Hormuz remains clear except for vessels attempting to violate the American 'Steel Wall' siege, according to the update.
The US military provided an update on the ongoing naval blockade against Iran, known as the 'Steel Wall' siege. According to the report, forces intercepted three commercial vessels attempting to breach the blockade, neutralizing one and boarding another. The Strait of Hormuz was declared free for navigation except for vessels violating the siege. The blockade, enforced by a US-led coalition, has been in effect for weeks. As of June 12, CENTCOM reported that 9 vessels had been disabled and 136 turned back. The latest action underscores the continued enforcement of the maritime pressure campaign.
2 developments
- DevelopingUS Central Command releases footage of disabling Iranian-affiliated vessel
- DevelopingCENTCOM strikes oil tanker attempting to breach blockade in Strait of Hormuz
- StrongCENTCOM released footage of engagement with Iranian forces in Strait of Hormuz
- StrongCENTCOM says it has fully lifted the naval blockade on Iran
Source and signal
- Internal intake