US military says it redirected 72 ships from transiting Strait of Hormuz

The US military has redirected 72 commercial vessels and disabled 4 others to enforce President Trump’s blockade on ships traveling to or from Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz, following recent US and Israeli strikes against Iran. Tensions in the region remain high due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and retaliatory attacks by Tehran. A ceasefire took effect on April 8, but talks failed to produce a lasting agreement.