CENTCOM says 49 vessels redirected under US blockade of Iranian ports
The US said Sunday that the 49th vessel attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports had been redirected under its blockade. CENTCOM remains "fully committed to total enforcement" as the naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz continues.
The US said on Sunday that the 49th vessel attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports had been redirected under its blockade. "As of today, 49 commercial vessels have been redirected to comply with blockade. U.S. forces remain fully committed to total enforcement," CENTCOM said on X. The updated figure showed an increase of one compared to the 48 vessels reported earlier as having been redirected.
CENTCOM chief visit
Meanwhile, CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper visited guided missile destroyer USS Milius, which is part of the US blockade against Iran, the command said. Since April 13, the US has enforced a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Conflict context
The blockade was imposed in response to Iran's restrictions on vessel passage through the waterway due to the war that began on Feb. 28 and is currently on hold. A ceasefire between the US and Iran was announced on April 8 and later extended, but the blockade remains in place while diplomatic efforts continue.
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