US redirects 105 vessels under Iran blockade

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On September 18, 2026, US Central Command stated that the USS Boxer conducted flight operations in the Arabian Sea to enforce a naval blockade against Iran. Since the blockade's enforcement, CENTCOM forces have redirected 105 commercial vessels to ensure compliance.

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US Central Command (Centcom) said it has redirected 105 commercial vessels since the US enforced a naval blockade against Iran. In a post on X, Centcom said the USS Boxer conducted flight operations in the Arabian Sea as it continues to “enforce the US blockade against Iran”, alongside its embarked Marine Expeditionary Unit.

US redirects 105 vessels under Iran blockade

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