US says nine vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—The United States (US) military said on Wednesday that it successfully stopped nine vessels from sailing out of Iranian ports during the first 48 hours of a naval blockade against the Islamic republic. "Nine vessels have complied with direction from US forces to turn around and return toward an Iranian port or coastal area," US Central Command (CENTCOM), which is responsible for American troops in the Middle...