U.S. Deploys F-35s for Iran Maritime Blockade, Redirects 92 Vessels

"Three Vessels Incapacitated"
"U.S. Troops Boarded Two Ships for Inspection"

The U.S. military announced that it is continuing a maritime blockade targeting Iran by deploying F-35A fighter jets.

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated through its official social media account on X (formerly Twitter) on September 6 (local time) that "the U.S. military continues to enforce the maritime blockade against Iran."

According to CENTCOM, as of September 6, the U.S. military has redirected 92 commercial vessels to ensure strict compliance with the blockade, incapacitated 3 vessels, and boarded 2 others.

CENTCOM also released photographs showing U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter jets patrolling the airspace above the regional waters.

The United States resumed the maritime blockade against vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas on July 14. Previously, from April 13 to June 18, the U.S. military conducted the initial blockade, during which it redirected the courses of more than 140 vessels and incapacitated 9 vessels that did not comply with the blockade orders.

According to the U.S. Department of Defense, these measures are aimed at preventing attacks on merchant ships and disruptions to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and at protecting the safety of international maritime traffic. The U.S. military has deployed naval assets such as destroyers, as well as fighter jets, attack aircraft, and drones in the area around the Strait of Hormuz to support merchant vessel navigation.

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