CENTCOM: Over 20 ships stranded in Iranian port

More than 20 merchant vessels have accumulated at Iran’s port of Chah Bahar as a result of a military blockade imposed by the United States, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM).

In a statement, cited by Caliber.Az, CENTCOM reported that the number of ships currently gathered at the port significantly exceeds normal levels.

Prior to the U.S. blockade on Iran, 5 ships were moored or anchored in the Iranian port of Chah Bahar on an average day. Today, more than 20 vessels remain in Chah Bahar as U.S. forces cut off economic trade going into and coming out of Iran during the ongoing blockade. pic.twitter.com/eE6vEgsQ8d

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 28, 2026

"Prior to the U.S. blockade on Iran, 5 ships were moored or anchored in the Iranian port of Chah Bahar on an average day. Today, more than 20 vessels remain in Chah Bahar as U.S. forces cut off economic trade going into and coming out of Iran during the ongoing blockade," the statement said.

By Tamilla Hasanova