U.S. Central Command: 83 Commercial Ships Have Changed Their Routes
On August 30 local time, the U.S. Central Command stated that as the United States continues to impose a blockade on Iran, the U.S. Navy destroyer "Delbert D. Black" is conducting operations in the Arabian Sea.
As of that day, the U.S. Central Command has directed 83 merchant ships to change their course, rendered 3 merchant ships incapable of navigation, and boarded 2 merchant ships to ensure compliance with the relevant blockade requirements. (CCTV reporter Liu Xiaoqian)
On August 30, U.S. Central Command reported that the USS Delbert D. Black guided 83 merchant ships to alter their routes in the Arabian Sea. Additionally, 3 ships were rendered incapable of navigation, and 2 ships were boarded for inspection to ensure compliance with blockade requirements against Iran.
- U.S. Central Command reported guiding 83 merchant ships to change their routes.
- 3 merchant ships were rendered incapable of navigation.
- 2 merchant ships were boarded for inspection.
- The operations are part of the ongoing blockade against Iran.
- USS Delbert D. Black is actively engaged in the Arabian Sea.