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US Naval Blockade Against Iran Continues

US Naval Blockade Against Iran Continues
US intercepts 16 commercial vessels attempting to breach Iran's naval blockade; Centcom says · firstpost.com

The US has a naval blockade against Iran.

They stopped and checked 16 ships, boarded 2 to make sure they follow the rules, and disabled 2 that tried to break the blockade.

The US says the Strait of Hormuz is still open for ships to pass, and they have many soldiers in the Middle East to keep things safe.

Iran doesn't agree with the blockade and keeps trying to send ships through.

Key facts

Date
July 25
Vessels Redirected
16
Vessels Boarded
2
Vessels Disabled
2
Strait of Hormuz Status
Open for commercial transit
US Service Members in Middle East
More than 50,000

Quotes

U.S. Central Command

U.S. military command overseeing operations in the Middle East

“The U.S. naval blockade against Iran remains in full effect. As of July 25, CENTCOM has redirected 12 commercial vessels trying to run the blockade, disabled 2 that didn’t comply, and boarded 2 to ensure total compliance.”
firstpost.com thehansindia.com
“CENTCOM forces disabled Mozambique-flagged M/T Lavine in the Gulf of Oman, July 24, after the crew attempted to violate the blockade multiple times and ignored repeated warnings. The ship is no longer transiting to Iran”
firstpost.com

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