The United States on Tuesday resumed its naval blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, while launching another round of strikes against Iranian military capabilities linked to attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Central Command (Centcom) said American forces restarted the blockade at 4 pm ET, hours after carrying out additional strikes against Iran.
"US forces resumed the naval blockade against vessels transiting to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas today at 4 pm ET," Centcom said in a post on X.
"There are currently more than 20 US Navy warships and hundreds of military aircraft operating across the Middle East. American forces remain vigilant, lethal, and ready," it added.
