US forces intercept 94 vessels in Strait of Hormuz since Iran blockade resumed
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US Central Command redirected 94 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since resuming the maritime blockade of Iran. Three additional ships were disabled and two were inspected. The operation is supported by the George Bush carrier strike group in the Arabian Sea.
Key Facts
- US Central Command redirected 94 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since resuming the maritime blockade of Iran.
- Three additional ships were disabled and two were inspected.
- The George Bush carrier strike group is supporting the operation in the Arabian Sea.
- Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level since May, averaging about 10 cargo ships per day over the last ten days, according to Kpler.
Interception Operation
US Central Command redirected 94 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since resuming the maritime blockade of Iran. Three additional ships were disabled and two were inspected. The George Bush carrier strike group is supporting the operation in the Arabian Sea.
Maritime Traffic Impact
Washington and Tehran exchanged strikes on vessels in the region. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest level since May, averaging about 10 cargo ships per day over the last ten days, according to Kpler.
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