U.S. Central Command said that as of Aug. 28 its forces had redirected 82 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two while enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran.
U.S. Central Command reported that its forces had redirected 82 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two while enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran as of Aug. 28.
CENTCOM wrote:
A U.S. Sailor stands lookout watch aboard USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) as the ship sails in regional waters enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 28, CENTCOM forces have redirected 82 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.
Source: U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM)
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