CENTCOM destroys 13 vessels, reroutes 130 ships enforcing Iran maritime blockade

U.S. Central Command reports destruction of 13 commercial vessels and rerouting of 130 ships as part of an active maritime blockade against Iran. The operation marks a significant escalation in direct U.S. military enforcement, with unclear legal basis and potential for regional retaliation. This development signals heightened conflict risk in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz, impacting global energy and shipping routes.