CENTCOM: Over 20 Warships Enforce Iran Blockade; 55 Vessels Redirected

As of August 9, U.S. Central Command reports over 20 warships are enforcing the blockade against Iran, redirecting 55 commercial vessels, disabling two, and boarding two.

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has deployed more than 20 warships to the Middle East to strictly enforce the blockade against Iran. As of August 9, the operation has redirected 55 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded two others.

U.S. sailors stand watch on the bridge of USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is one of over 20 U.S. warships deployed to the Middle East supporting military missions, including strict enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 9, CENTCOM has redirected 55 commercial vessels,

The announcement was shared by CENTCOM on social media, including a photo from the bridge of the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross (DDG 71).