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US Marines Release First Blockade Vessel, Blue Star III

4/29/2026

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U.S. Central Command said the boarding of Blue Star III was the first vessel release in the current blockade.
Marines fast-roped from a helicopter onto Blue Star III and released it after confirming no Iranian port call.
The ship left the Pakistani port of Qasim and headed toward Sohar, Oman.
Spokesperson Tim Hawkins said the boarding shows thorough enforcement of the blockade.

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U.S. Central Command said the boarding of Blue Star III was the first vessel release in the current blockade.
Marines fast-roped from a helicopter onto Blue Star III and released it after confirming no Iranian port call.
The ship left the Pakistani port of Qasim and headed toward Sohar, Oman.
Spokesperson Tim Hawkins said the boarding shows thorough enforcement of the blockade.