U.S. tightens blockade of Iran, intercepts more than 100 ships
Since the resumption of the naval blockade of Iran, the U.S. Navy has intercepted 115 merchant ships associated with this country. This was reported by the US Central Command in the Middle East (CENTCOM).
Since the resumption of the naval blockade of Iran, the U.S. Navy has intercepted 115 merchant ships associated with this country. This was reported by the US Central Command in the Middle East (CENTCOM).
According to the ministry, the ships were heading to or leaving Iranian ports. CENTCOM forces redirected them to ensure strict enforcement of the blockade.
The U.S. Navy resumed the blockade on July 14. The previous regime was in force from April 13 to June 18, when 142 ships were diverted.
CENTCOM chief Brad Cooper said the U.S. military has transported more than 1 billion barrels of oil from the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz in recent months. According to him, because of the blockade, Iran could not take out a single barrel of oil.
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