US forces board ship to ensure ‘compliance’ with Iran blockade
(FILES) Vessels are seen anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab on Omans northern Musandam Peninsula on May 17, 2026. Tehran announced it was closing the Strait of Hormuz on July 12 and launched missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours, in retaliation for new US strikes following an attack by Iranian forces on a merchant vessel that was abandoned in flames by its crew. (Photo by AFP) /
nAmerican forces boarded a ship in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday as part of the renewed blockade of Iran’s ports that began earlier this week, the US military said.
nUS Marines boarded the M/T Wen Yao “to ensure full compliance with the ongoing US naval blockade,” US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a post on X.
nThe previous day, a US aircraft fired on and disabled an unladen oil tanker that tried to break the blockade.
nThe military command also said Thursday it had “redirected 3 commercial vessels trying to run the blockade” since it took effect at 2000 GMT on Tuesday.
nUS forces previously blockaded Iranian ports from April 13 to June 18, during which time they disabled nine ships and redirected more than 140, according to CENTCOM.
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