U.S. Naval Blockade Diverts 129 Vessels and Disables Six Near Iranian Ports
As of June 5, 2026, U.S. Central Command reported that 129 commercial vessels have been forced to change course due to the ongoing naval blockade of Iran. The blockade, a pillar of Operation Epic Fury, aims to halt all maritime trade entering or exiting Iranian territory. CENTCOM confirmed that six vessels were disabled by U.S. naval forces during the last 24 hours for non-compliance with the blockade orders. This operation continues to strain global supply chains and Iranian oil exports.