The US Navy has intercepted 144 merchant ships since the resumption of the Iranian blockade.
The U.S. Navy has intercepted 144 Iranian-affiliated merchant ships heading to or from Iranian ports since the resumption of the naval blockade on Iran, according to the U.S. Central Command-Middle East (CENTCOM). "As of October 31, US forces have diverted 144 commercial vessels to ensure compliance," the report said.