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US redirects vessels, boards and disables ships in Iran blockade

CENTCOM says it redirected 48 commercial vessels, boarded two, and disabled two others as part of its Iran naval blockade.
WHO: US Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT: Redirected commercial vessels and boarded/disabling ships under a strict naval blockade on Iran
WHEN: Reported Aug 6, 2026 at 9:13 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To enforce the strict naval blockade on Iran amid the Strait of Hormuz deadlock

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