Reuters: US Military Notifies Mariners of Blockade in Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea
According to Reuters, the U.S. Central Command has notified mariners that the U.S. military will implement a blockade in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, east of the Strait of Hormuz. The measure, effective 14:00 GMT on the 13th, applies to all vessels. Unauthorized ships may be intercepted, and while the blockade covers the entire Iranian coastline, humanitarian aid will be permitted after inspection. Ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran have failed.
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London, April 13 (CNA) Reuters reported today that the U.S. Central Command has informed mariners in a notice that the U.S. military will implement a blockade in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, east of the Strait of Hormuz.
The relevant measures will apply to all transit vessels, regardless of their flag. The notice also stated that the blockade measures will take effect at 14:00 GMT on the 13th (10:00 PM Taiwan time).
According to Reuters, the U.S. Central Command's notice stated: "Any vessel entering or exiting the blockade area without authorization may be intercepted, diverted, or seized."
The notice also mentioned that the blockade measures will not impede "neutral" transit through the Strait of Hormuz to and from "non-Iranian destinations."
The statement also said that the blockade measures "cover the entire Iranian coastline, including but not limited to ports and oil terminals," but will allow the transport of humanitarian goods, including food, medical supplies, and other necessities, subject to inspection.
Iran has threatened retaliatory actions against ports in Persian Gulf neighboring countries.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend failed to reach an agreement to end the war, leaving the ceasefire precarious. (Compiler: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150413
The relevant measures will apply to all transit vessels, regardless of their flag. The notice also stated that the blockade measures will take effect at 14:00 GMT on the 13th (10:00 PM Taiwan time).
According to Reuters, the U.S. Central Command's notice stated: "Any vessel entering or exiting the blockade area without authorization may be intercepted, diverted, or seized."
The notice also mentioned that the blockade measures will not impede "neutral" transit through the Strait of Hormuz to and from "non-Iranian destinations."
The statement also said that the blockade measures "cover the entire Iranian coastline, including but not limited to ports and oil terminals," but will allow the transport of humanitarian goods, including food, medical supplies, and other necessities, subject to inspection.
Iran has threatened retaliatory actions against ports in Persian Gulf neighboring countries.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend failed to reach an agreement to end the war, leaving the ceasefire precarious. (Compiler: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150413
FAQ
Where will the U.S. military implement the blockade?
The U.S. military will implement the blockade in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, east of the Strait of Hormuz.
When will the blockade take effect?
The blockade will take effect at 14:00 GMT on the 13th.