US says 100 ships were redirected during Iran blockade
By The BriefBrief
The U.S. military said 100 ships were redirected over the past two months as part of efforts to prevent vessels from traveling to and from Iranian ports. The stated aim is to deprive Iran of revenue tied to maritime trade during the blockade.
WHO:U.S. military
WHAT:Said 100 ships were redirected in the past two months to prevent travel to and from Iranian ports.
WHEN:Reported Jul 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:Iran
WHY:To prevent ships from traveling to and from Iranian ports and deprive Tehran of revenue.
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