U.S. Says 55 Ships Have Been Turned Away From Iranian Ports as Hormuz Talks Stall
The United States says it has turned 55 commercial vessels away from Iranian ports under its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, up from 35 on August 2. According to CENTCOM, 20 vessels were redirected last week. American forces also reportedly disabled two ships and boarded two others to enforce compliance. President Trump said he is prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to build rather than launch a renewed military offensive for now. Iranian officials say the strait will be reopened if the blockade is lifted, warning that the restrictions are severely hurting Iran’s economy.
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