US reports 25 vessels turned back in blockade

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has provided a new statistic on the enforcement of the U.S. naval blockade against Iran. Since the blockade's commencement, U.S. forces have directed 25 commercial vessels to turn around or return to an Iranian port. This figure represents the first official tally of interdictions released by the command, quantifying the blockade's impact on maritime traffic. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, where U.S. and Iranian forces have engaged in a series of confrontations.