The United States has rejected 27 vessels around the Strait of Hormuz since beginning its blockade in the Gulf of Oman in the Arabian Sea, U.S. Central Command said on April 20.
The military said in an X post that it had ordered the ships to turn around and return to Iranian ports. The blockade, which began on April 13, comes as the United States and Iran have been meeting, with Pakistan acting as an intermediary.
There were no clear signs of direct U.S.–Iran negotiations over the weekend, despite earlier indications from President Donald Trump that talks could take place. A ceasefire is set to expire on Wednesday….