U.S. forces redirect 70 commercial vessels amid Iran blockade
07:46, 24 August 2026
U.S. forces have redirected 70 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two others as part of efforts to enforce a U.S. blockade against Iran, Qazinform News Agency reports.
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The activity comes as U.S. forces continue monitoring maritime traffic in the region and enforcing measures aimed at restricting vessels operating in connection with Iran.
Earlier, Qazinform reported Iran had warned of a ‘crushing’ response to the new U.S. threats.