U.S. Central Command said American warships have imposed a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, turning back several vessels and seizing an Iranian‑flagged cargo ship that tried to run the restriction. The move heightens tensions with Iran and could disrupt a key route for global oil and trade shipments
The United States Central Command has confirmed that American naval forces have successfully enforced a blockade in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, turning back multiple vessels attempting to pass through the waterway. In a statement, CENTCOM on X Wednesday disclosed that an Iranian-flagged cargo ship was intercepted after attempting to evade the blockade. The vessel […] Iran: US military takes control of Strait of Hormuz