CENTCOM Reaches Milestone of 100 Vessels Redirected Under Iran Blockade
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that its naval forces redirected the 100th commercial vessel on May 23 since the implementation of the maritime blockade against Iran began in April. Operating in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Gulf, over 200 aircraft and warships, including two carrier strike groups, are enforcing a total trade freeze on Iranian ports. Adm. Brad Cooper confirmed zero trade is currently entering or exiting Iranian facilities.
Date: May 23, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: naval
Severity: HIGH
Source: CENTCOM Official Press Release