CENTCOM reports that the U.S. Navy has rerouted 53 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded two while enforcing a blockade against Iran, with over 30 ships permitted for humanitarian aid.
On August 8, 2026, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced enforcement actions in the ongoing blockade against Iran.
CENTCOM: As of Aug. 8, U.S. Navy has rerouted 53 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 enforcing blockade against Iran. Over 30 ships permitted for humanitarian aid.
Centcom also highlighted that sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conducted maintenance on F/A-18E Super Hornets to ensure the carrier strike group remains mission ready.
IranCENTCOM reports that as of August 8, 2026, 53 commercial vessels have been redirected, 2 disabled, and 2 boarded while enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran, with nearly 35 ships allowed through for humanitarian aid.
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