US navy intercepts 63 ships linked to Iran since April 13
2026-05-09T16:36:27+00:00
Shafaq News- Washington/ Tehran
US forces have redirected 58 commercial vessels and disabled four others since the start of the naval blockade against Iran on April 13, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday.
The maritime blockade against Iran, according to the Command, continues to be fully enforced.
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
Yesterday, CENTCOM announced that US forces opened fire on two Iranian-flagged oil tankers while they were allegedly attempting to breach the blockade.
