U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has confirmed the ongoing enforcement of a maritime blockade against Iran, with recent operations in the Arabian Sea involving the redirection of 62 commercial vessels, disabling of three, and boarding of two. The guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton is actively participating in these efforts, utilizing an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter for nighttime operations. The blockade, initially resumed on July 14 after a brief suspension, appears to be maintained at a heightened operational level. Market odds for the blockade ending by August 31 have dropped to 22.5%, down from 30% just 24 hours ago.
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