CENTCOM reports 20 vessels trapped at Chahbahar port due to U.S. blockade
U.S. Central Command announced on April 29, 2026, that 20 commercial vessels are currently trapped at the Iranian port of Chahbahar as a direct result of the ongoing U.S. naval blockade. This is a significant increase from the average of five vessels present before the blockade began. CENTCOM officials stated that the naval presence is effectively cutting off economic trade routes to the Iranian regime as part of the broader strategy to dismantle its security apparatus.
Date: April 29, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: Dawn