CENTCOM asserted that Iran is the only country attacking civilian mariners in regional waters and stated terms of its naval blockade have been communicated professionally for months. Commercial traffic continues to flow through the Strait of Hormuz with protection from U.S. forces and regional partners despite what the command described as unjustified attacks by Tehran.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Central Command Denies Harassing Mariners After Iranian IMO Complaint
Geopolitics6 days ago
The U.S. military is rejecting claims that its naval forces used threatening language to intimidate civilian sailors. In a statement on X, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) denied accusations from Iran's ambassador to the International Maritime Organization that American personnel cause psychological pressure to crews through provocative and abusive language.
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