US Marines intercepted an Iranian-flagged oil tanker on Wednesday before releasing it and ordering it to alter course, the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
The US military has now redirected 91 ships to ensure compliance with the US-imposed blockade ordered last month, CENTCOM said.
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Earlier on Wednesday, Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) boarded the M/T Celestial Sea, which was suspected of trying to violate the blockade.
CENTCOM said the oil tanker was transiting toward an Iranian port.
