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US forces redirect 92 commercial vessels amid Iran maritime blockade

From Arab Times · () English

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  • US Central Command said American forces had redirected 92 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two by Sept. 6 while enforcing a maritime blockade against Iran.
  • The command said an F-35A fighter was patrolling regional waters amid continued tensions between Washington and Tehran over navigation and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The two sides accuse each other of failing to implement a June memorandum mediated by Pakistan and Qatar that outlined steps toward ending hostilities and easing restrictions.

US forces have redirected 92 commercial vessels as Washington moves to enforce a maritime blockade against Iran, the US military’s Central Command said Sunday.

In a post on X, Central Command said that, as of Sept. 6, US forces had also disabled three vessels and boarded two. The actions were intended to ensure what the command called strict compliance with the blockade.

The command added that a US Air Force F-35A stealth fighter was patrolling regional waters. The announcement came as military tensions continued between Washington and Tehran, with disputes over navigation and restrictions affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The two sides have accused each other of failing to carry out commitments under a June memorandum of understanding mediated by Pakistan and Qatar. The agreement outlined steps toward ending hostilities, reopening the strategic waterway and addressing economic restrictions.

As of Sept. 6, US forces have redirected 92 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two to ensure strict compliance.

· US Central CommandThe command described the actions taken while enforcing the maritime blockade against Iran.
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