Vessels breaching US blockade face 'interception, diversion and capture' - Reutersreaking

The US military is set to enforce a blockade in the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, east of the Strait of Hormuz, and this will apply to all vessel traffic regardless of flag, according to a note sent from US Central Command (Centcom) to seafarers and reported by Reuters news agency. Centcom warns that vessels "entering or departing the blockaded area without authorization is subject to interception, diversion, and capture", the note says. The blockade is due to begin at 14:00 GMT (1