US Central Command said its forces redirected 82 commercial vessels, disabled three, and boarded two to ensure compliance with a naval blockade of Iran. The claim followed Iran’s IRGC rejection of US assertions that the Strait of Hormuz is open.
WHO:US Central Command (CENTCOM)
WHAT:CENTCOM said US forces redirected 82 commercial vessels, disabled three, and boarded two to ensure compliance with its naval blockade of Iran.
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
WHERE:Strait of Hormuz
WHY:Part of ongoing military operations.
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