US military reroutes 49 merchant ships amid Iran seaport blockade
CENTCOM reports actions taken following the resumption of the blockade of Iran's seaports.
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Since the resumption of Iran seaport blockades on July 14, US Central Command has rerouted 49 merchant ships, disabled 2, and boarded 2 vessels in the Middle East.
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The blockade of Iran's seaports resumed on July 14, prompting US military interventions in the Middle East.
NEW YORK, August 6. /TASS/. Since the resumption of the blockade of Iran’s seaports on July 14, the US military has rerouted 49 merchant ships, and two more vessels have been put out of action, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM).
"As of Aug. 6, CENTCOM redirected 49 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2," it said on X.
Earlier, CENTCOM said that more than 20 US ships are operating in the Middle East.
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- What are the criteria for disabling or boarding merchant vessels?
- Which specific shipping companies are affected?
