Maritime/AviationOct 9, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC

U.S. Forces Redirect 133 Commercial Vessels Under Iran Blockade

U.S. forces had redirected 133 commercial vessels as of Oct. 9 to enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran, according to CENTCOM.

U.S. Central Command said U.S. forces had redirected 133 commercial vessels as of Oct. 9 to ensure compliance with the U.S. blockade against Iran.

CENTCOM also reported that a U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk operated from the guided-missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) during the enforcement effort:

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Sea Hawk takes off from the flight deck of USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) as the guided-missile destroyer supports enforcement of America's ironclad blockade against Iran. As of Oct. 9, U.S. forces have redirected 133 commercial vessels to ensure compliance.