US naval blockade against Iran remains in force: CENTCOM

May 09, 2026

CENTCOM said it redirected 58 commercial vessels and disabled 4 since April 13 to prevent the ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports.

Iran's Navy Chief says vessels seeking to sail through Strait of Hormuz needs Iran's approval or could be targeted

Mar 12, 2026

According to Iranian state media, Iran has intensified its restrictions on the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing US-Israeli strikes.

Maritime blockade of Iranian ports to begin on April 13, says US Central Command

Apr 13, 2026

According to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), the measure will apply uniformly to ships of all nationalities operating in and around Iranian ports...

US forces turn back 38 ships from Iranian ports as maritime blockade continues

Apr 27, 2026

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) is enforcing a strict blockade on Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or exiting Iranian waters. Forces have already...

Iranian-backed Houthi militants attack cargo ships in Bab al-Mandeb Strait

Feb 13, 2024

In the latest attack, the Iranian-backed Houthi militants fired two missiles from Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen towards the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, the US Central...

US deploys 12 ships, 100 aircraft to enforce blockade on Iranian ports

Apr 17, 2026

In a post on X, CENTCOM said, "USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Arabian Sea as the United States blockades Iran's ports and...