Baghdad: The US Central Command announced on Wednesday that it had altered the course of 59 ships since the resumption of the embargo on Iran.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Central Command stated in a press release: “We altered the course of 59 ships, disabled 3, and boarded 2 to ensure compliance with the embargo on Iran.”

The action taken by the US Central Command is part of an ongoing effort to enforce the embargo that has been reinstated against Iran. These measures are reportedly aimed at ensuring that all maritime activities in the region align with the imposed sanctions. The details of the operations, including the criteria for altering the courses of these ships, have not been disclosed in the statement.

The resumption of the embargo on Iran has necessitated heightened vigilance and proactive measures by the US Central Command to monitor and control the movement of ships in the affected regions. The press release highlights the commitment of the Central Command to uphold international regulations and maintain security in the waterways.