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"The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Friday released video footage it says shows a warship enforcing its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions surrounding Iran’s maritime routes and regional security. The exact time and location of the footage released by CENTCOM could not be independently verified. In a statement, CENTCOM said the incident shown in the footage involved US naval forces ordering a merchant vessel to divert in the Gulf of Oman. Following the ceasefire between the two, the US has applied pressure to Iran through a combination of military posture and economic measures, including a naval blockade targeting vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports. US officials describe the operation as a central strategic lever aimed at restricting Iran’s oil exports while maintaining freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz for ships not linked to Iranian ports. The escalation has contributed to volatility in global energy markets and heightened regional tensions, with both sides signalling readiness to resume hostilities if the current ceasefire collapses."
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