Source: Africa Publicity
The US naval blockade on Iran applies to all vessels heading to or from Iranian ports, regardless of nationality, says the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General Dan Caine.
General Caine made this known on Thursday in an address delivered from Washington DC.
Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, he says “Let me be clear, this blockade applies to all ships, regardless of nationality, heading into or from Iranian ports.”
According to him, the action targets Iran’s ports and coastline rather than the Strait of Hormuz itself, with enforcement taking place in Iran’s territorial waters and in international waters.
He explained that “The US action is a blockade of Iran’s ports and coastline, not a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.”
He stated that the US forces would also pursue vessels beyond the region if they support Iran.
“The joint force … will actively pursue any Iranian flagged vessel or any vessel attempting to provide material support to Iran,” he explained, adding that this includes “dark fleet” vessels used to move Iranian oil outside international rules.
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