CENTCOM says more than 82 commercial vessels redirected under Iran maritime blockade

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces have redirected more than 82 commercial vessels as part of a maritime blockade targeting Iran. In a statement on X, CENTCOM said that as of August 28, 82 commercial ships had been rerouted, three vessels had been disabled, and two had been boarded to enforce compliance. The command said the operation is being conducted as part of the ongoing maritime mission in the region. CENTCOM's post included footage of a sailor at sea aboard the USS John Paul Jones destroyer. No information was provided on the names, flags or cargo of the redirected vessels. The statement did not specify the timeframe over which the interceptions took place or the legal framework cited for the blockade.