On August 19, local time, the US Central Command posted on social media platforms that the US military continues to implement the maritime blockade against Iran. As of August 19, the US military had guided 65 merchant ships to change course, making 3 merchant ships incapable of navigation, and boarded and inspected 2 merchant ships.

On August 19, local time, the US Central Command posted on social media platforms that the US military continues to implement the maritime blockade against Iran. As of August 19, the US military had guided 65 merchant ships to change course, making 3 merchant ships incapable of navigation, and boarded and inspected 2 merchant ships.