US military says 31 vessels turned back in Iran port blockade, mostly oil tankers

Iran Herald · April 23, 2026 Sanctions

Florida [US], April 23 (ANI): United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Thursday that American forces 'have directed 31 vessels to turn around or return to port as part of the US blockade against Iran'. According to military officials, the bulk of these intercepted ships were identified as oil tankers.