The United States has redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled twoships and inspected two others since resuming its naval blockade against Iran,the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on Wednesday.
Since early May, US forces have assisted nearly 1,000 vessels andfacilitated the passage of around 500 million barrels of crude oil through thenarrow maritime corridor, the command added.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) July 29, 2026
Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump indicated that "goodtalks" were underway with Iran over the strategic gateway, whilereaffirming that military strikes could resume if negotiations fail.
Iran effectively closed the Strait to vessels not affiliated with itfollowing a US and Israeli attack on Iran on February 28.
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