Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.

The US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.

Iran has repeatedly alleged the U.S. blockade on all ships traveling to and from Iran is illegal.

U.S. military seizes another Iranian oil tanker, escalating tensions after Iran's recent attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Department of Defense posted a video on social media showing what it says U.S. forces boarding a vessel on the Indian Ocean with ties to Iran.

Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.

U.S. naval forces intercepted an Iran-linked vessel in the Arabian Sea, enforcing sanctions on Iranian energy transport activities.