BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 1. US servicemen have
redirected 125 commercial vessels since Iran restored its maritime
blockade in mid-July.
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported this on its X
page.
“As of Sept. 30, CENTCOM forces have redirected 125 commercial
vessels to ensure strict compliance,” the statement said.
On July 8, U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire had
been violated and ordered new strikes against Iran. In response,
Iran targeted U.S. military facilities in the Persian Gulf region
with missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.
While Washington has not ruled out the possibility of Iran
returning to negotiations, disagreements over the security of the
Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s nuclear program and other issues have left
the prospects for a peace process uncertain. Commercial shipping
through the Strait of Hormuz has once again been brought close to a
standstill.
