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The US military has tightened control over shipping in the Middle East as part of its policy of putting pressure on Iran.
The US military has redirected 125 commercial vessels to the Middle East to enforce the blockade of Iran, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Wednesday.
“As of September 30, Central Command forces have redirected 125 commercial vessels to ensure strict compliance with the blockade,” CENTCOM said in a statement to X.
Over the course of a week, this number increased by ten ships.
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The number of diverted ships could continue to rise in the coming weeks
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