100 ships redirected amid naval blockade of Iran ports, Strait of Hormuz: Centcom

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The U.S. Central Command has redirected over 100 commercial ships as part of an extensive naval blockade targeting Iranian ports in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions in the region.

U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said Saturday it has redirected more than 100 commercial vessels as part of the ongoing naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the move a “milestone” as tensions persist in the region. Since the blockade began in April at President Trump‘s direction, more than 15,000 U.S. troops…