WASHINGTON, October 1 (HS/RIA Novosti) - The US Navy has redirected 125 commercial ships under the ongoing blockade of Iran, the Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

As of Sept. 30, CENTCOM forces have redirected 125 commercial vessels to ensure strict compliance, CENTCOM wrote on X.

Within the past week, the US Navy had redirected 10 ships.

On February 28, the United States and Israel began striking targets in Iran, to which Iran responded with its own strikes. In mid-June, Tehran and Washington signed a memorandum to cease hostilities, but shortly thereafter exchanged strikes again. At present, the conflict remains unresolved.

The escalation of the conflict has virtually halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key supply route for global oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas. As a result, fuel prices have risen in most countries.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar