NEW YORK, August 31. /TASS/. The US military has forced crews of 83 commercial vessels to change their course since Washington resumed its maritime blockade of Iranian ports, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

"As of Aug. 30, CENTCOM forces have redirected 83 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance with the blockade," CENTCOM said on the X social network.

The US resumed its maritime blockade of Iran on July 14.

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