CENTCOM Reports Paralysis of Iranian Maritime Trade

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced an intensification of maritime pressure against the Islamic Republic, stating that the practical blockade of Iranian ports, particularly in Chabahar, has effectively disrupted the flow of maritime trade.

According to a statement released on the evening of Tuesday, April 28, prior to the U.S. blockade on Iran, five ships were moored or anchored in the Iranian port of Chabahar on an average day. Today, more than 20 vessels remain in Chabahar as U.S. forces cut off economic trade going into and coming out of Iran during the ongoing blockade. In its statement, CENTCOM emphasized that during this operation, U.S. forces have effectively blocked the entry and exit routes of Iran’s economic trade, a move that could exert double the pressure on the country’s crisis-stricken economy.

In a separate development, the military body previously announced that U.S. Marines inspected a commercial vessel named the “MV Blue Star 3” on Tuesday morning. According to CENTCOM, after verifying that the ship had no plans to dock at Iranian ports, it was permitted to continue its journey.

Central Command also reported the continuation of these operations across the Middle East, stating that at least 39 ships have so far been forced to change course to ensure compliance with restrictions. This underscores the expanding scope of maritime control directed against Iran.