Routes of One Hundred Commercial Ships Diverted in the Strait of Hormuz
The US Central Command reported that the naval blockade against Iran is being maintained decisively and that the routes of one hundred commercial ships have been diverted in the last two months.
CENTCOM stated that the naval blockade maintained by the US Navy in the Strait of Hormuz continues, and announced that the routes of 100 commercial ships have been diverted within the last 60 days.
Blockade Process in the Strait of Hormuz
In the official statement made by the United States Central Command, it was emphasized that the naval blockade in the region is being implemented without interruption.
Commercial Ships with Diverted Routes
In the statement, the information was shared that the routes of a total of 100 commercial ships have been diverted within the 60-day period that has passed since the steel wall blockade was restarted.
No Unauthorised Crossings
It was specifically expressed by officials that there is not even a single vessel that managed to cross the blockade without the permission and control of US forces.
History and Background of the Blockade
The US naval blockade against Iran was first implemented on April 13, and then temporarily suspended on June 18 in accordance with the agreement reached between the two countries.
Resumption of the Practice
After the basis for an agreement between the parties disappeared, the US military announced to the public on July 14 that the blockade had been put back into effect.