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US forces redirected 100 commercial vessels and disabled four ships sincethe start of the naval blockade imposed on Iran on April 13, the US CentralCommand (CENTCOM) stated on Saturday.
Over the past six weeks, more than 15,000 soldiers, sailors, Marines, andairmen have also allowed 26 humanitarian aid ships to pass, according toCENTCOM.
CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper said US the operations involved more than 200US aircraft and warships supporting the mission, including the USS AbrahamLincoln Carrier Strike Group, the USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group,the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group/31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and severalguided-missile destroyers.
Healso noted that the blockade applies to vessels of all nationalities enteringor departing Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports alongthe Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
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— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) May 23, 2026Earlier today, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) Navyannounced that 25 vessels crossed the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours underdirect coordination with Iranian naval forces.
Washington and Tehran continue to impose maritime restrictions in the Straitof Hormuz, with the US Navy preventing vessels from entering or departingIranian ports while Iran maintains limits on commercial traffic through thestrategic waterway, which carries around 20% of global oil supplies.
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