U.S. Central Command said its forces had redirected 104 commercial vessels as of Sept. 17, 2026, while enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran.

CENTCOM also described flight operations from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77):

An F/A-18F Super Hornet launches from the flight deck of USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as the ship sails in regional waters and continues to support enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 17, CENTCOM forces have redirected 104 commercial vessels...