According to sea-news.az the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released new information regarding ongoing operations in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz.
In its statement, CENTCOM said that a total of 141 commercial vessels have had their routes altered for “security and compliance purposes,” while nine vessels allegedly linked to Iran have been disabled.
The command also stated that blockade measures continue to apply to ships entering or leaving Iranian ports. At the same time, it emphasized that transit corridors for other international commercial vessels remain open and maritime traffic continues along designated routes.
CENTCOM further noted that its operations are aimed at ensuring safety along international trade routes in the region.
It is also emphasized that these claims have emerged amid ongoing regional tensions and have not been independently verified by neutral sources.
