
The US military has redirected 83 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two since resuming its maritime blockade of Iranian ports on July 14, according to US Central Command, which announced the enforcement actions via its X social network account on August 30.
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The US initially imposed the maritime blockade on Iranian ports as part of broader sanctions pressure, resumed it on July 14 after a pause, and began enforcing it through naval interdiction of commercial vessels.
NEW YORK, August 31. /TASS/. The US military has forced crews of 83 commercial vessels to change their course since Washington resumed its maritime blockade of Iranian ports, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
"As of Aug. 30, CENTCOM forces have redirected 83 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance with the blockade," CENTCOM said on the X social network.
The US resumed its maritime blockade of Iran on July 14.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US will continue to intercept and redirect commercial vessels attempting to approach Iranian ports
Likely · Within weeks
Iran may respond with diplomatic protests or increased naval activity in the Persian Gulf
Possible · Within weeks

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