The US Central Command issued a statement on social media on the 15th saying that since restarting the maritime blockade of Iranian ports 17 hours ago, the US military has forced two merchant ships trying to break through the blockade to divert routes.

The US Central Command issued a statement on social media on the 15th saying that since restarting the maritime blockade of Iranian ports 17 hours ago, the US military has forced two merchant ships trying to break through the blockade to divert routes.