KABUL: The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has said that U.S. forces have so far diverted the routes of 82 commercial vessels as part of the implementation of a naval blockade against Iran.
CENTCOM said on Friday, August 28, that the measures were taken to ensure compliance with the blockade of Iranian ports.
According to CENTCOM, U.S. forces have also disabled three vessels and inspected two others.
The actions come amid continued tensions between the United States and Iran over maritime traffic in the region, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz.