US forces redirect 92 commercial vessels amid maritime blockade against Iran

The Central Command (CENTCOM) said U.S. forces had redirected 92 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two vessels as of September 6 in an effort to enforce blockade, Qazinform News Agency reports.

US forces redirect 92 commercial vessels amid maritime blockade against Iran
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According to the statement, a U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jet has been conducting patrols over regional waters as U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces continue enforcing a maritime blockade against Iran.

As of Sept. 6, U.S. forces have redirected 92 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure strict compliance, the statement said.

Earlier, Qazinform reported CENTCOM launched the first multinational attack drone task force. 

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