[U.S. Claims Continued Maritime Blockade on Iran Has Redirected 82 Merchant Ships] Golden Finance reported that on August 28 local time, the U.S. Central Command stated that the United States continues to enforce a maritime blockade on Iran. As of the 28th, U.S. Central Command forces have redirected 82 merchant ships, incapacitated 3 merchant ships, and boarded and inspected 2 merchant ships. (CCTV News)