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America Reports Impact of Steel Blockade
The U.S. Central Command announced the rerouting of 59 commercial ships, the disabling of three vessels, and the boarding of two ships, all aimed at imposing a comprehensive embargo on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions regarding transit through the strategic waterway. The statement confirmed that these measures are part of Washington's efforts to enforce a "steel blockade" on Iran, supported by the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, which has been conducting air operations in the area. This comes as tensions continue to escalate between Washington and Tehran, with the American president describing Iranian statements as chaotic, reaffirming U.S. control over the strait and emphasizing that Iran cannot disrupt maritime passage. This was accompanied by the resumption of the American naval blockade targeting ships traveling to and from Iran, in a broader U.S. effort to pressure Tehran over its regional activities.
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