U.S. Redirects 105 Vessels Under Iran Blockade As Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Escalates

The U.S. military says 105 commercial vessels have been redirected as Washington enforces its naval blockade against Iran. U.S. Central Command said the vessels were diverted amid the continuing confrontation and heightened risks to commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. The development comes as tensions over maritime traffic, energy supplies and freedom of navigation remain at the centre of the U.S.-Iran conflict. The large number of redirected vessels highlights the impact the blockade is having on regional shipping. Here’s what CENTCOM has said about the latest vessel movements and the growing pressure around Hormuz.