The US forces have intercepted and compelled 38 vessels to return to Iranian ports since the initiation of a maritime blockade on Iran, the US Central Command (CENTCO) has announced.
“American forces have directed 38 ships to turn around, or return to port,” the CENTCOM stated in a statement issued on its website late Sunday.
It affirmed that US forces continue to enforce a blockade against Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or leaving.
Washington continues to exert economic pressure on Iran through sanctions and a naval blockade and is threatening to resume military action.
— KUNA
