Naval Blockade
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CENTCOM Commander: Mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz completed
Admiral Brad Cooper stated that Iran has been unable to export oil since the mid-July renewal of the U.S. naval blockade. No vessel enters or leaves Iranian ports without U.S. authorization, except for humanitarian shipments.
Report: US helicopter fired at ship attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz
A US military helicopter fired at the rudder of a Panama-flagged ship after its crew ignored warnings from forces enforcing a naval blockade on Iranian ports, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Report: US helicopter opened fire on a ship that tried to violate the blockade on Iran
According to The Wall Street Journal, US forces fired a missile at the rudder of the ship "Vela Nova" in the Gulf of Oman after its crew ignored warnings. A fire broke out on deck and was extinguished. There are no casualties among the 17 crew members.
Under the guise of a "condom flotilla" and Greta: Iran's dramatic plan against Israel exposed
Hamas and Tehran operated a flotilla from 19 countries with dozens of vessels in an attempt to block merchant ships. The IDF Navy recognizes that the scenario of blocking Israel's maritime space in the Mediterranean is a real strategic option for Iran.