CENTCOM confirms redirection of several commercial vessels as part of naval blockade on Iran

WASHINGTON, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 22nd Jul, 2026) US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the redirection of several commercial vessels and the disabling of others as part of its ongoing naval blockade enforcing maritime restrictions on Iranian ports and coastal areas.

''As of July 21, U.S. forces have redirected 8 commercial vessels and disabled 1 to fully enforce the blockade,'' said CENTCOM in a statement.