FLORIDA, May 10 (ANI) — US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Sunday that its forces have “redirected” 61 commercial vessels as part of ongoing maritime operations enforcing the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
In an operational update, the military command also confirmed that four vessels had been disabled while US forces maintained the strategic blockade of the critical waterway.
According to a CENTCOM social media post, the naval campaign remains extensive, with more than 20 warships currently deployed to enforce measures against Iran.
The sustained military pressure comes amid a significant diplomatic development, as Iran formally submitted its response Sunday to the latest American proposal aimed at de-escalating regional tensions. Iranian state media confirmed the message was delivered through Pakistani mediators after Tehran completed a detailed review of Washington’s proposal.
According to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, the current phase of discussions is expected to focus on ending the ongoing regional conflict.
The latest diplomatic exchange follows reports that Tehran has drafted a “14-point plan” intended to counter the US-backed “nine-point peace plan.”
Media reports indicate that the Iranian proposal outlines a three-stage roadmap, including a 30-day phase intended to transition a temporary ceasefire into a permanent end to hostilities. As part of the negotiations, Tehran has reportedly demanded sanctions relief, the lifting of restrictions on Iranian ports, the withdrawal of US troops from the region, and an end to Israeli military operations in Lebanon.
Despite the diplomatic activity, tensions across the Gulf region continue to escalate. Iran recently warned that its “restraint is over” and threatened retaliatory action if its vessels are targeted. The warning followed multiple reports of attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz and the Qatari coast.
Complicating the security environment further, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned of “heavy attacks” against American interests if additional strikes are carried out against Iranian tankers. The remarks follow reports that a US fighter jet disabled two Iranian-flagged vessels in the Gulf of Oman, leaving the region caught between fragile diplomatic efforts and the growing threat of expanded naval conflict. (ANI)
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