Military officials report full compliance from commercial ships as U.S. enforces sweeping maritime restrictions following failed Iran talks.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
The United States Central Command said Tuesday that no vessels successfully passed through the U.S.-enforced blockade targeting Iranian maritime routes in the first 24 hours of operations, according to a statement shared on X.
The blockade was ordered by President Donald Trump after negotiations between the United States and Iran in Pakistan failed to produce an agreement over the weekend, prompting a shift to direct enforcement measures in the region. Details of the directive were previously reported here.
According to CENTCOM, the operation involves more than 10,000 U.S. personnel, including sailors, Marines, and airmen, supported by over a dozen naval vessels and dozens of aircraft deployed to the area.
“During the first 24 hours, no ships made it past the U.S. blockade and 6 merchant vessels complied with directions from U.S. forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman,” the command said in its public statement.
Officials said the enforcement action applies broadly to vessels interacting with Iranian ports and coastal areas.
“The blockade is being enforced impartially against vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports on the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman,” the statement continued.
At the same time, CENTCOM emphasized that maritime traffic not linked to Iranian ports remains unaffected.
“U.S. forces are supporting freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports,” the command said.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, and the early enforcement results mark a significant development in the ongoing confrontation following the breakdown of diplomatic efforts.
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