US blockade of Iranian ports 'fully implemented'
The US military said Tuesday that it successfully stopped six ships from sailing out of Iranian ports during the first 24 hours of a naval blockade against the Islamic republic.
Central Command (CENTCOM) – which is responsible for American forces in the Middle East – said more than 10,000 US troops, over a dozen warships, and dozens of aircraft are taking part in the mission.
FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.
Hormuz blockade chokes global trade
- US says destroyer turned back Iranian cargo vessel under Hormuz blockade Middle East Eye —
- US issues final threat to ships that violate Iran blockade: ‘We will use force’ NY Post —
- US says 10 vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade The Straits Times —
- Ship ‘spoofing’ in Strait of Hormuz may compound confusion Boston Globe —
- Iran could struggle to enforce all of its latest shipping threats, experts say. The New York Times —