US says destroyer turned back Iranian cargo vessel under Hormuz blockade

A US warship has forced a tenth vessel to turn back, tightening the naval noose on a critical global oil artery and raising regional tensions. | Contesto: cronaca

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• US says destroyer turned back Iranian cargo vessel under Hormuz blockade

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The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance intercepted and turned back an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to exit the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced. The incident, which occurred on Thursday, marks the tenth vessel forced to reverse course since a US-led naval blockade of the strategic waterway was established just 72 hours prior. According to the military statement, the merchant vessel had departed from the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas and was redirected to sail along the Iranian coastline, with no ships having successfully transited the strait since the operation began. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow chokepoint between the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf, is one of the world's most critical maritime corridors. An estimated 20-30% of globally traded oil, approximately 21 million barrels per day, flows through its waters, making it a focal point of global energy security and geopolitical tension. The swift and total enforcement of the blockade by US naval forces underscores a dramatic escalation in Washington's maritime strategy, effectively halting all commercial traffic through the channel and placing immense economic pressure on Iran, whose primary oil export terminals are located within the Gulf. This latest interception by the USS Spruance, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer equipped with advanced radar and missile systems, follows a now-established pattern of assertive interdiction. The repeated, successful turn-backs demonstrate the blockade's operational effectiveness and the high level of coordination among the participating naval units. The consistent outcome—vessels being compelled to return along the Iranian coast—highlights a tactical choice to contain traffic rather than escalate to seizure, aiming to enforce the closure while minimizing immediate physical confrontations at sea. The economic implications are immediate and severe. The complete stoppage of tanker traffic has caused oil prices to spike on international markets, triggering concerns over supply shocks and inflationary pressure worldwide. Insurance premiums for vessels operating in the region have skyrocketed, and major shipping firms are rerouting...

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