US Boards Vessel but Allows Passage in Iran Blockade
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 20:39 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
The US Central Command (Centcom) said that a US Navy ship boarded a vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz but allowed it to continue its journey. BBC reports that the incident occurred as tensions remain high over Iran's nuclear program.
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