CENTCOM says US has redirected 111 commercial vessels under Iran blockade

Middle East Eye · May 28, 2026 Sanctions

CENTCOM says US has redirected 111 commercial vessels under Iran blockade US Central Command says the US military has now “redirected” a total of 111 commercial vessels as part of its blockade on Iranian ports. CENTCOM updates show 17 ships were blocked over the past week, including two since yesterday.