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US Central Command reports 130 vessels diverted in Iran maritime blockade
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has reported significant developments in the maritime blockade against Iran. As of October 5, US forces have diverted the routes of 130 commercial vessels. Additionally, three ships were disabled for refusing to comply with instructions.
Over the past 12 weeks, US forces have destroyed 13 commercial vessels identified as part of a multi-billion dollar shadow network belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). CENTCOM emphasized that the blockade, which was restarted on July 14 by order of the Commander-in-Chief, remains effective and strong.
CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that US forces are working to keep the Strait of Hormuz “open and safe,” noting that they have facilitated the passage of over one billion barrels of oil through the strait in the last two months. He warned that US forces will act quickly against any vessels attempting to breach the blockade.
Separately, a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was reported to have suffered a fire in its engine room following a suspected attack by unknown munitions. No casualties or environmental impacts have been reported from that specific incident.
Entities
Brad Cooper · Donald Trump · Iran · Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps · Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · Strait of Hormuz · U.S. Central Command · US Central Command
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- [● 4 SOURCES] 13 commercial vessels were destroyed over the last 12 weeks. www.karsmanset.com · www.q8news.com · s.alwakeelnews.com · www.haberaktuel.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The US has diverted the routes of 130 commercial vessels as of October 5. www.karsmanset.com · www.q8news.com · s.alwakeelnews.com · www.haberaktuel.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] US forces disabled 3 vessels that refused to comply with instructions. www.karsmanset.com · www.q8news.com · s.alwakeelnews.com · www.haberaktuel.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] US forces have helped facilitate the safe passage of over one billion barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz in the last two months. www.q8news.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz suffered a fire in its engine room following a suspected attack by unknown munitions. www.haberaktuel.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The US maritime blockade against Iran remains strictly in effect. www.karsmanset.com · www.q8news.com · s.alwakeelnews.com · www.haberaktuel.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The maritime blockade was restarted on July 14 following orders from the Commander-in-Chief. www.karsmanset.com · s.alwakeelnews.com · www.haberaktuel.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The destroyed vessels were part of a multi-billion dollar shadow network belonging to the IRGC. www.karsmanset.com · www.q8news.com · s.alwakeelnews.com · www.haberaktuel.com