US Navy redirects 109 commercial vessels under Iran blockade
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The US Navy has redirected 109 commercial vessels as part of the maritime blockade of Iran, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. The move follows Washington's enforcement of restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Key Facts
- US Central Command reported that 109 commercial vessels changed routes to comply with the maritime blockade of Iran.
- On September 18, Iran announced the strike on a Togo-flagged tanker attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
- Mohammad-Bagher Zolghadr, political adviser to Iran's supreme leader, said shipping access to the Strait of Hormuz requires removing US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power.
Blockade Enforcement
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that American naval forces redirected nearly 110 commercial vessels as part of the maritime blockade of Iran. Of those, 109 ships altered their routes to comply with restrictions imposed by Washington. The blockade targets shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transport.
Iranian Response
On September 18, Iran reported that a Togo-flagged tanker was struck while attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Mohammad-Bagher Zolghadr, political adviser to Iran's supreme leader, stated that allowing shipping in the strait requires removing US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power.
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