The U.S. Continues to Enforce Maritime Blockade Against Iran, Forcing 118 Vessels to Change Course
Source: Global Times
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On May 31 local time, the U.S. Central Command stated that the U.S. Navy destroyer "Milius" is participating in a maritime blockade operation against Iran.
Central Command announced on social media that as of May 31, the U.S. military's blockade operation against Iran has forced 118 commercial vessels to change their routes and rendered 5 vessels inoperable, affecting a total of 123 vessels. (CCTV reporter Zhu Lei)
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Logistics
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
118 commercial vessels affected, 5 vessels incapacitated
Activity
U.S. Navy is conducting a maritime blockade against Iran
Location
Iran
Unit
U.S. Navy, USS Millius
Time
May 31
Equipment
missile destroyer
Summary
The U.S. Navy's USS Millius is actively participating in a maritime blockade against Iran as of May 31. This operation has forced 118 commercial vessels to alter their routes and incapacitated 5 vessels, impacting a total of 123 vessels.
Key Facts
- U.S. Navy's USS Millius is involved in the blockade against Iran.
- As of May 31, 118 commercial vessels have changed their routes due to the blockade.
- 5 vessels have been rendered incapacitated as a result of the blockade.