US CENTCOM Redirects 72 Commercial Vessels Amid Intensifying Iran Blockade
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on May 14, 2026, that its forces have redirected 72 commercial vessels and disabled four others attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz. The operations are part of a blockade enforced by the Trump administration following the expiration of a limited ceasefire. Regional tensions remain critical after US and Israeli strikes on Iran in February 2026, which led to the closure of the strategic energy chokepoint.
Date: May 14, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: Anadolu Agency