U.S. Central Command: The U.S. maritime blockade of Iran remains fully in effect. As of July 25, it has forced 12 merchant ships attempting to break the blockade to change course, crippled the navigation capabilities of two disobedient vessels, and b

2026-07-26

U.S. Central Command: The U.S. maritime blockade of Iran remains fully in effect. As of July 25, it has forced 12 merchant ships attempting to break the blockade to change course, crippled the navigation capabilities of two disobedient vessels, and boarded and inspected two other vessels to ensure full compliance.