According to a release from U.S. Central Command, since the start of the U.S. blockade of vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports, 94 vessels have been redirected and 4 hav…
According to a release from U.S. Central Command, since the start of the U.S. blockade of vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports, 94 vessels have been redirected and 4 have been subjected to disabling…
Assessment
CENTCOM is publicizing enforcement data for the ongoing maritime blockade on Iranian ports. The numbers indicate a significant operational tempo: nearly a hundred vessels have changed course, and a handful have been directly disabled. The release suggests the U.S. is actively asserting control over shipping lanes, with consequences for noncompliance.