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US CENTCOM: Naval Blockade on Iran Remains Fully in Effect

US Central Command says the naval blockade on Iran is fully operational, having diverted 58 commercial vessels since April 13.

·May 9, 2026 at 9:22 PM·1 min read

US CENTCOM: Naval Blockade on Iran Remains Fully in Effect

US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed Saturday that the naval blockade imposed on Iran remains fully in place. In a post on the social media platform X, the command stated that its forces have redirected 58 commercial ships and disrupted four others since April 13 to prevent them from entering or leaving Iranian ports.