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US Military Imposes Blockade East of Strait of Hormuz, Tightens Maritime Controls
Minseung Kang
Summary
- The U.S. military said it is tightening maritime controls by imposing a blockade in waters east of the Strait of Hormuz.
- It notified seafarers that the blockade would be enforced in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz.
- Any vessel entering or leaving the area without authorization will be subject to interception, rerouting, or detention, and the measures apply to all maritime traffic.
The U.S. military has imposed a blockade in waters east of the Strait of Hormuz, tightening maritime controls.
Odaily, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, reported on June 13 that the U.S. military notified seafarers it would enforce the blockade in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz.
Any vessel entering or leaving the area without authorization will be subject to interception, rerouting or detention. The measures apply to all maritime traffic regardless of a vessel's nationality.
Minseung Kang
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