US forces turn 23 vessels back to Iran, enforcing blockade, military says

April 18 (Reuters) – Since the ​United ‌States imposed a ‌blockade ​on ⁠Iranian ports ⁠and coastal areas, 23 ships ​have ⁠complied ⁠with ​U.S. forces ​orders to turn ‌back toward ⁠Iran, the U.S. military ⁠said ‌on ⁠Saturday.

(Reporting ​by ‌Rhea Rose ​Abraham in ⁠Bengaluru; Editing by Emelia ​Sithole-Matarise)