Middle EastPublished: 14 June 2026 at 05:20
US intercepts 141 Iran-linked vessels during Strait of Hormuz blockade
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that as of June 13, 141 commercial vessels linked to Iran have been redirected and 9 disabled as part of the ongoing naval blockade.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) reported on social media that as of June 13, its forces have redirected 141 commercial vessels and disabled 9 to maintain order at sea. The blockade applies to all ships entering or exiting Iranian ports, including those in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
Meanwhile, the international trade corridor remains open for other vessels. These measures are part of the US military response to Iran's drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which CENTCOM previously reported.
