US military allows 40 aid vessels to pass Hormuz blockade
By The BriefBrief
US Central Command (Centcom) said it redirected 71 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance with its naval blockade of Iranian ports. Centcom added that it allowed 40 vessels carrying humanitarian aid to pass through the Hormuz blockade.
WHO:US Central Command (Centcom)
WHAT:Centcom said it allowed 40 humanitarian-aid vessels to pass through its Hormuz blockade while redirecting other commercial traffic and boarding or disabling some ships to ensure compliance.
WHEN:Aug 24, 2026
WHERE:Hormuz blockade area
WHY:To ensure compliance with its naval blockade of Iranian ports.
