U.S. blockade of Iranian ports underway

The United States. The United States military blockade of Iranian ports is now stretching into its third day as the White House continues its bid to put economic pressure on Tehran. U .S.Central Command said yesterday no ships made it past the blockade in the first 24 hours, adding that six merchant vessels had complied with directions by radio from U .S. forces to turn around and reenter Iranian ports, although it did not identify the ships or the ports. CENTCOM also noted that the mission involves 10 ,000 ...