US Navy Diverts Over 100 Commercial Ships from Strait of Hormuz Amidst Iranian Sanctions and New Authority

Washington D.C. The US Navy has diverted the route of more than 100 commercial ships from the Strait of Hormuz. This was stated in a statement released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday.

This move is part of the US blockade imposed on Iranian ports, the statement said. This US blockade is being carried out as part of the ongoing pressure campaign against Iran. US Central Command Commander Brad Cooper has claimed that the blockade has financially crippled Iran.