US redirects 103 commercial ships under Iran naval blockade
Other countries
- 16 September, 2026
- 08:31
Since the resumption of the naval blockade against Iran, US forces have redirected 103 commercial ships, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a post on X, Report informs.
"An MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter lifts off from the flight deck of USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) as the ship enforces the US blockade against Iran in the Arabian Sea. As of September 15, US forces have redirected 103 commercial vessels to ensure compliance," reads the post.
Meanwhile, the blockade was reinstated on July 14.
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