US forces have redirected 45 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded two others while enforcing Washington’s maritime blockade against Iran, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Tuesday.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) August 4, 2026
The blockade began at 11:00 p.m. Baghdad time on July 14 and covers vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, oil terminals, and coastal areas, regardless of flag. “Neutral” ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz to or from non-Iranian destinations are exempt.
Under the blockade notice, unauthorized vessels may be intercepted, diverted, or captured, while noncompliant ships may be compelled by force.
Iran, however, maintains that it is negotiating with Oman rather than the United States over a temporary navigation arrangement. Tehran is seeking control over vessels entering the Gulf and oversight of outbound traffic, while Oman would provide exit clearance under the proposal, according to a senior Iranian source cited by Reuters.
The parties have yet to resolve disagreements over control of the waterway. Meanwhile, six commodity vessels, including three tankers and three bulk carriers, crossed on August 3, down from seven the previous day, according to Kpler data. The figures exclude ships operating with their transponders switched off.
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