Washington: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Friday that, as of 31st July, US forces had rerouted 30 commercial vessels, disabled two ships, and boarded two others to verify full compliance with the naval blockade imposed on Iran.

According to Emirates News Agency, CENTCOM stated that US forces have continued to strictly enforce the naval blockade on Iranian ports since mid-July. This enforcement has included allowing approximately 30 vessels to pass through the blockade zone to deliver humanitarian assistance.

US forces resumed the naval blockade on vessels bound for, or departing from, Iranian ports and coastal areas on 14th July. This move was in response to attacks on commercial shipping and the disruption of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passageway for global oil supplies.