Event Brief
UPDATED May 23, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
May 22, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
US Centcom says Iran blockade redirected 100 vessels
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US Central Command says its maritime blockade of Iran redirected 100 commercial vessels since 13 April.
WHO: US Central Command (Centcom)
WHAT: Reported that the US maritime blockade of Iran redirected 100 commercial vessels
WHEN: May 23, 2026 at 12:53 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Centcom released a report alleging the blockade reached a milestone of redirecting 100 commercial vessels since it began on 13 April.
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