U.S. Says 59 Commercial Ships Rerouted Under Iran Blockade
- The U.S. Central Command has redirected 62 commercial ships, disabled three, and boarded two to enforce its naval blockade against Iran as of August 14, 2026.
- The blockade aims to restrict Iran's maritime trade and oil exports, increasing economic pressure on the country amid renewed maritime threats.
- U.S. military operations include warnings, redirections, disabling vessels, and boarding, supported by carrier strike groups such as USS George H.W. Bush.
- President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. has 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz and intends to maintain the naval blockade indefinitely despite Iran's rejection of this claim.
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62 commercial vessels redirected, three disabled amid US blockade on Iran: CENTCOM - The Tribune
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday (local time) that its forces had redirected 62 commercial vessels, disabled three, and boarded two others while enforcing the US blockade against Iran in the Arabian Sea.
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Times of India62 commercial vessels redirected, three disabled amid US blockade on Iran: CENTCOM
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Friday (local time) that its forces had redirected 62 commercial vessels, disabled three, and boarded two others while enforcing the US blockade against Iran in the Arabian Sea.
US forces redirect 59 commercial vessels in Iran blockade: CENTCOM
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Wednesday that it had redirected 59 commercial vessels as part of its “blockade against Iran.” The CENTCOM announced the updated figures in a post on X, saying that “An F/A-18 fighter jet launches from the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) while the ship sails in regional waters and supports enforcement of America’s steel
U.S. Says 59 Commercial Ships Rerouted Under Iran Blockade
U.S. Central Command said American forces have redirected 59 commercial vessels under a naval blockade of Iranian ports, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt international shipping. CENTCOM said in a statement that, in addition to redirecting the vessels, U.S. forces had disabled three ships and boarded two others as part of efforts to enforce the blockade. The command said the operations were intended to ensure compliance w…
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