CENTCOM reports the successful return of the 42nd vessel breaching Iran's maritime blockade, highlighting significant economic impacts on the regime.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated that the 42nd commercial vessel attempting to breach the maritime blockade imposed on Iran has been successfully turned back. He noted, 'Currently, there are 41 tankers carrying 69 million barrels of oil that the Iranian regime cannot sell. This translates to over $6 billion in revenue that the Iranian leadership is deprived of. The blockade is operating extremely effectively, and U.S. forces are maintaining their determination to enforce the blockade in its entirety.'
In a new statement regarding the maritime blockade on Iran, Admiral Brad Cooper highlighted that the 42nd commercial vessel attempting to breach the blockade has been successfully turned back. Cooper remarked, 'This success reflects the extraordinary efforts of American soldiers to prevent maritime trade from Iranian ports.'
Cooper also addressed the material damage inflicted on Iran by the blockade, stating, 'Currently, there are 41 tankers carrying 69 million barrels of oil that the Iranian regime cannot sell. This translates to over $6 billion in revenue that the Iranian leadership is deprived of. The blockade is operating extremely effectively, and U.S. forces are maintaining their determination to enforce the blockade in its entirety.'
In another post from CENTCOM's social media account, it was emphasized that the maritime blockade against Iran has been successfully implemented for over two weeks, and images of the operations conducted in this context were shared.
Trump stated that the blockade would continue until an agreement is reached. In his latest statement regarding the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned that Iran had rejected the proposal to lift the blockade and to address nuclear negotiations in the future. Trump noted that the blockade would continue until an agreement is reached that addresses U.S. concerns regarding Iran's nuclear program. He also emphasized that Iran is in a difficult situation due to the existing blockade, stating, 'The blockade is somewhat more effective than bombing. They are currently suffocating, and the situation will get worse for them. They cannot have nuclear weapons.' The U.S. President indicated that while Iran wants to reach an agreement, he does not wish to lift the blockade, saying, 'They don't want me to maintain the blockade. I also do not want to lift the blockade because I do not want them to have nuclear weapons.'
Source: SeaNews Türkiye
