# US redirects 55 vessels after resuming maritime blockade of Iran — CENTCOM

https://mins.news/en/item/17666

- TASS, 2026-08-09 22:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2170751

> CENTCOM says US forces have redirected 55 vessels since maritime operations against Iran resumed. The US military also disabled two vessels, according to the command. The statement presents the actions as part of the renewed maritime blockade.

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