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US Debunks Reports That Ships With Iran Ties Passed American Blockade 97%
4/23/2026, 3:34:19 AM
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And the US military today saying its forces have turned around almost 30 vessels with ties to Iran since the blockade against the regime began.
Washington is also refuting reports that claim some ships are getting through the blockade.
And ITN's international correspondent Arion Pazdar has the latest on the crucial waterway.
The US Central Command on Wednesday reporting that its forces have turned around 29 vessels with ties to Iran since the start of the American blockade of Iranian ports.
CENTCOM says, "Of the past 24 hours, media reports have alleged that several commercial ships evaded the blockade.
These reports are inaccurate.
In fact, the Iranian-flagged tankers are anchored in Chabahar, Iran after being intercepted by US forces earlier this week."
The Islamic Republic on Wednesday taking custody of two trade vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
The two are the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca and the Liberia-flagged Epaminondas.
The regime is now bringing them to Iran.
Reports say Iran fired at both of the vessels and at a third one but did not take the third vessel into custody.
Data published by MarineTraffic shows that the Epaminondas is also being operated by MSC just like the MSC Francesca.
On Wednesday morning before the news of Iran's seizures broke, President Trump took to social media.
He says, "Iran is collapsing financially.
They want the Strait of Hormuz opened immediately, starving for cash, losing $500 million a day.
Military and police complaining they're not getting paid."
But for now, it doesn't look too good.
Top shipping executives tell Reuters they're still cautious of passing through the strait.
The Iranian regime has placed mines around the crucial passage.
The CEO of the CMB Group says, "We need to be confident that we can transit without having any issues.
Today, we have no real assurance whatsoever."
Arion Pazdar, ITN News.
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