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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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12 commercial vessels redirected, two 'non-compliant' ships disabled as US enforces full blockade against Iran: CENTCOM

Washington, DC [US]: US Central Command said on Saturday (local time) that the American naval blockade against Iran remains in full effect, emphasising that two ships that didn't comply with orders were "disabled," while two others were boarded "to ensure total compliance."

In a post on X, CENTCOM disclosed that coalition forces have redirected 12 commercial vessels attempting to breach the perimeter as part of an ongoing effort to restrict unauthorised maritime transport bound for Iranian ports.

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