CENTCOM says 121 ships rerouted in the Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command said 121 commercial ships were rerouted and five were stopped from passing through the Strait of Hormuz as of June 1 under the American blockade against Iran. The command said the measures were taken to ensure compliance. In a statement, CENTCOM said thousands of US personnel operating at sea, in the air and on land were supporting the blockade. It did not provide further details on the ships affected. The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route, and any restrictions on traffic there can affect commercial movement through the waterway. CENTCOM did not say how long the rerouting and stoppages would continue.