CENTCOM reports results of Iran maritime blockade operation

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has released results of a maritime blockade targeting Iran that began on April 13.

In a statement published on the social media platform X, CENTCOM said: “The U.S. Naval blockade against Iran continues be to fully enforced. As of today, CENTCOM forces have redirected 58 commercial vessels and disabled 4 since April 13 to prevent the ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports.”

The U.S. Naval blockade against Iran continues be to fully enforced. As of today, CENTCOM forces have redirected 58 commercial vessels and disabled 4 since April 13 to prevent the ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports. pic.twitter.com/mFmipUptgM

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) May 9, 2026

By Jeyhun Aghazada