# CENTCOM: US redirects 49 ships after Iran’s naval blockade resumes

https://mins.news/en/item/15534

- TASS, 2026-08-06 20:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2169897

> The US Central Command says 49 ships have been redirected after Iran’s naval blockade resumed. The US military also reports that two additional vessels have been put out of action. The statement presents the shipping changes alongside the reported loss of those vessels. No further details are provided about the ships or the circumstances.

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