US says 45 ships turned back under Iran blockade

US says 45 ships turned back under Iran blockade US Central Command (Centcom) said it has directed 45 commercial vessels to turn around or return to port as part of the United States blockade of Iran’s ports. In a statement on X, the command said US forces are continuing to patrol international waters to enforce compliance. The blockade, imposed on 13 April, is aimed at restricting shipping linked to Iran as tensions persist.