CENTCOM says US forces diverted 100 ships in Strait of Hormuz
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US forces have diverted 100 commercial vessels since resuming the maritime blockade of Iran, CENTCOM reported. Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continues to decline. Tehran said an Iranian merchant ship was attacked near Qeshm Island, killing one crew member and wounding several.
Key Facts
- CENTCOM reported that US forces diverted 100 commercial vessels since resuming the maritime blockade of Iran.
- The diverted tankers were either heading to or coming from Iranian ports.
- Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continues to decline.
- Tehran said an Iranian merchant ship was attacked near Qeshm Island, killing one crew member and wounding several.
US Maritime Blockade
CENTCOM said US forces diverted 100 commercial vessels since resuming the maritime blockade of Iran. All of the diverted tankers were either heading to or coming from Iranian ports. Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz continues to decline amid the blockade.
Attack on Iranian Vessel
Tehran reported a new attack on an Iranian merchant ship near Qeshm Island. One crew member was killed and several were wounded in the attack. The causes and circumstances of the incident are under investigation.
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