TASS4/29/2026Defense1 min readRussia
US Military Redirects 42 Commercial Vessels Attempting to Breach Iran Blockade
CENTCOM reports Tehran unable to sell 69 million barrels of oil due to naval blockade imposed April 13
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- US Central Command announced that American military forces have successfully redirected the 42nd commercial vessel attempting to violate the naval blockade of Iran, which was imposed on April 13.
- According to CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, Tehran is currently unable to sell approximately 69 million barrels of oil already loaded onto tankers due to the blockade.
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NEW YORK, April 30. /TASS/. The US military has redirected more than 40 commercial vessels allegedly attempting to violate the naval blockade of Iran that was imposed on April 13, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. "Today, U.S. forces achieve a significant milestone after successfully redirecting the 42nd commercial vessel attempting to violate the blockade," it wrote on X, citing CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper. According to Cooper, Tehran cannot sell around 69 million barrels of oil already loaded onboard its tankers due to the blockade.
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