The U.S. Central Command (Centcom) says U.S. forces have redirected more than 100 commercial vessels during its naval blockade of Iranian ports. Centcom reports the effort has taken place over roughly the past six weeks, as the blockade targets shipping associated with Iran’s port activities. The statements place the operation in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global oil and shipping routes.
According to the outlets, Centcom describes the redirection figure as a “milestone” in the campaign. The Hill adds that the blockade began in April under President Trump’s direction. The two reports align on the central point that the U.S. has redirected over 100 ships during the blockade period, while they frame the action as part of ongoing U.S. operations amid persistent regional tensions. Neither source provides additional details in the excerpts about which companies or routes were affected, or the specific legal or operational criteria used for redirection.
