The U.S. Navy has redirected 58 commercial vessels and disabled 4 Iranian tankers since launching a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz last month.
“The U.S. Naval blockade against Iran continues be to fully enforced,” the command center posted on X. “As of today, CENTCOM forces have redirected 58 commercial vessels and disabled 4 since April 13 to prevent the ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports.”
The U.S. Naval blockade against Iran continues be to fully enforced. As of today, CENTCOM forces have redirected 58 commercial vessels and disabled 4 since April 13 to prevent the ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports. pic.twitter.com/mFmipUptgM
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— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) May 9, 2026
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high, even as both nations work toward a permanent ceasefire deal. President Donald Trump extended the tentative ceasefire indefinitely to allow room for peace talks, but both sides engaged
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