Centcom says 144 vessels redirected under 'ironclad' Iran blockade
Centcom says 144 vessels redirected under 'ironclad' Iran blockade The United States Central Command has said that as of 31 October, its forces have redirected 144 commercial vessels as part of its "ironclad" naval blockade against Iran. In a post on X, Centcom said the vessels had been redirected “to ensure compliance” and the George Washington aircraft carrier was supporting enforcement of the…
The United States Central Command (Centcom) reports that as of October 31, 2026, its forces have redirected 144 commercial vessels as part of its strict naval blockade against Iran. This increase brings the total number of vessels turned around since the blockade began in mid-July to 144. Centcom's statement on X explained that these vessels were redirected "to ensure compliance" with the naval blockade. The George Washington aircraft carrier is currently supporting the enforcement of this maritime blockade.
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