The number of merchant ships intercepted by the US after the renewal of the blockade on Iran reached 115

The number of merchant ships intercepted by the US after the renewal of the blockade on Iran reached 115

The US Navy has intercepted 115 Iranian-affiliated merchant ships heading to or from Iranian ports since the resumption of the naval blockade on Iran, US Central Command-Middle East (CENTCOM) said. As of Sept. 23, CENTCOM forces diverted 115 commercial vessels to ensure strict compliance with the US "steel wall" blockade, the report said.