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The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) reported that US naval forces boarded an Iranian tanker, suspected of attempting to violate the blockade that the North American nation maintains on the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the institution, "in the Gulf of Oman, US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit boarded the M/T Celestial Sea, an Iranian-flagged commercial tanker suspected of attempting to violate the US blockade by heading towards an Iranian port."
"US forces released the vessel after searching it and ordering the ship's crew to change course. US forces continue to fully enforce the blockade and have now redirected 91 commercial ships to ensure compliance," Centcom stated.
The tanker Celestial Sea is 123.35 meters long and 19.4 meters wide. According to maritime tracking data reviewed on the MarineTraffic platform, the vessel is destined for the Port of Duqm, Oman, where it is scheduled to arrive on May 27, 2026.
Source: portalportuario
