# CENTCOM: US redirects over 50 commercial ships after Iran maritime blockade resumes

https://mins.news/en/item/16561

- TASS, 2026-08-07 21:49 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2170391

> The U.S. Central Command says more than 50 commercial vessels have been redirected since Iran’s maritime blockade resumed. CENTCOM also reported that two ships were disabled. Two additional vessels were boarded, according to the command. The report did not identify the ships or provide further details about the operations.

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