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US Forces Board Iranian Tanker Suspected of Attempting to Violate Blockade in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) reported that US naval forces boarded the M/T Celestial Sea, an Iranian-flagged commercial tanker suspected of attempting to violate the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. US forces released the vessel after searching it and ordering the crew to change course. Centcom noted that it has redirected 91 commercial ships to ensure compliance with the blockade. The tanker is 123.35 meters long and 19.4 meters wide, destined for the Port of Duqm, Oman, where it is scheduled to arrive on May 27, 2026.