Abu dhabi: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday that it had disabled a commercial vessel that repeatedly attempted to breach the US blockade imposed on Iranian ports.

According to Emirates News Agency, CENTCOM stated that US forces disabled the Mozambique-flagged tanker Lavine in the Gulf of Oman on Friday. The action was taken after the crew of the Lavine made multiple attempts to violate the blockade despite receiving numerous warnings from US forces.

In addition, CENTCOM reported that US forces boarded another tanker, Charminar, which was flying the flag of the Comoros in the Arabian Sea. After inspecting its cargo, the Charminar was allowed to continue its voyage.

CENTCOM confirmed that the US naval blockade imposed on Iran is still actively enforced. Since the blockade was reinstated, CENTCOM noted that up to July 25th, US forces have redirected 12 commercial vessels and disabled two vessels that failed to comply with US orders.