CENTCOM Forces Redirect 62 Vessels in Ongoing Iran Blockade
U.S. Central Command reported on May 11, 2026, that its naval forces have redirected 62 commercial ships and disabled four since a blockade against Iranian ports began on April 13. The blockade, enforced by over 20 warships including two carrier strike groups like the USS George H.W. Bush, aims to prevent Iranian exports and imports in response to regional aggression. Enforcement remains active in the Arabian Sea and the Strait of Hormuz to ensure compliance.