US Forces Turn 23 Vessels Back to Iran, Enforcing Blockade, Military Says

April ⁠18 (Reuters) – ⁠Since the ⁠United ​States imposed ‌a ‌blockade ⁠on Iranian ⁠ports and coastal ​areas, ​23 ships ⁠have complied ⁠with ⁠U.S. forces ​orders to ​turn ⁠back ⁠toward Iran, the U.S. military ⁠said on Saturday.

(Reporting by Rhea Rose ⁠Abraham in Bengaluru; Editing ​by Emelia ​Sithole-Matarise)

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