CENTCOM redirects 49 commercial vessels amid ongoing blockade of Iranian ports

WASHINGTON, 7th August, 2026 (WAM) -- US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Thursday that US forces had redirected 49 commercial vessels while enforcing the naval blockade against Iran.

''As of Aug. 6, CENTCOM redirected 49 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2,'' it said on X.

The United States military resumed its naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and coastal areas on July 14, 2026.

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