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US says naval blockade of Iran reinforced despite pause in airstrikes
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US says naval blockade of Iran reinforced despite pause in airstrikes

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM) stated it has reinforced its naval blockade against Iran.
  • CENTCOM reported intercepting or disabling multiple commercial vessels attempting to reach Iran.
  • This action occurs despite President Trump's temporary pause on airstrikes to allow diplomatic efforts.

The United States asserted on Saturday that its naval blockade against Iran remains fully operational, even with President Donald Trump's temporary halt to airstrikes aimed at facilitating diplomatic negotiations. The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced it had intercepted a dozen commercial vessels perceived as attempting to violate the imposed restrictions.

the maritime blockade remains in full effect

— CENTCOMCENTCOM stated its continued enforcement of the naval blockade against Iran.

CENTCOM detailed its operations via its X social media account, stating that its forces have diverted twelve commercial ships and disabled two others that allegedly disregarded U.S. orders. Additionally, CENTCOM reported boarding two vessels to verify compliance with the blockade.

In a specific incident on Saturday, U.S. forces inspected the oil tanker M/T Charminar, flagged in Comoros, in the Arabian Sea. According to CENTCOM, the vessel resumed its journey after the inspection. The previous day, CENTCOM reported disabling the oil tanker M/T Lavine, flagged in Mozambique, in the Gulf of Oman after its crew allegedly ignored multiple warnings and attempted to breach the blockade.

the crew tried on several occasions to violate the blockade and ignored repeated warnings

— CENTCOMCENTCOM described the circumstances leading to the disabling of the M/T Lavine oil tanker.

These developments coincide with reports from U.S. and Israeli media indicating Trump ordered a suspension of further airstrikes against Iran. This pause, following nearly two weeks of continuous attacks, is intended to create space for diplomatic solutions. Axios, citing sources close to the decision, reported that Trump instructed the military not to execute new attacks while contacts with Tehran continue. An Israeli official told Kan that the government had anticipated significant U.S. strikes but Trump decided to postpone them, offering Iran another chance at the negotiation table.

It seems that our dear Iran had a quiet night last night, and no part of its body was hit or struck.

— Israeli officialAn Israeli official commented on the lack of U.S. airstrikes during a specific night.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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