US says no vessel breached Iran's naval blockade in first 24 hours

 U.S. Central Command reported that during the first 24 hours of the naval blockade, no vessel was able to enter or exit Iranian ports without a response from American forces. This was stated in an official statement by the command, as reported by UNN.

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According to the American side, more than 10,000 military personnel are participating in the operation, including sailors, marines, and aviation personnel. More than a dozen warships and dozens of aircraft are also involved.

More than 10,000 American sailors, marines, and aviators are carrying out a mission to blockade vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports

The command clarified that within the first 24 hours, no vessel breached the blockade. Six merchant ships complied with the demands of American forces and turned back towards Iranian ports in the Gulf of Oman.

Within the first 24 hours, no vessel passed the U.S. blockade, and six merchant ships complied with the instructions of American forces to turn back

The U.S. emphasized that the blockade is applied impartially to vessels of all countries heading to or from Iranian ports. This applies to ports in the Persian Gulf as well as on the coast of the Gulf of Oman.

At the same time, American forces stated that they continue to ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz for vessels heading to or from non-Iranian ports.

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