# US military redirects 45 vessels since resumption of Iran blockade — CENTCOM

https://mins.news/en/item/12970

- TASS, 2026-08-04 18:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2169001

> US Central Command says American forces have redirected 45 vessels since the blockade of Iran resumed. Its statement also says troops boarded two vessels to ensure compliance. The statement does not identify the vessels or describe what happened to them afterward. The account centers on enforcement of the maritime blockade and the actions taken by US forces.

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