BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 10. Since the start of
the Iranian naval blockade, the U.S. military has redirected more
than 60 merchant ships and shot down four of them, the US Central
Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement on its X page, Trend
reports.
More than 20 American ships are reportedly enforcing the
blockade of Iran.
"CENTCOM forces have redirected 61 commercial vessels and
disabled 4 to ensure compliance," the report says.
US Central Command has announced its intention to block the
movement of all ships entering Iranian ports, as well as ships
attempting to leave its shores.
