CENTCOM said as of Aug. 8 it had intercepted and forced 53 commercial vessels to alter course, with 2 disabled and 2 boarded for inspection. U.S. forces allowed nearly 35 vessels to pass a blockade line for humanitarian relief.

2026-08-09

CENTCOM said as of Aug. 8 it had intercepted and forced 53 commercial vessels to alter course, with 2 disabled and 2 boarded for inspection. U.S. forces allowed nearly 35 vessels to pass a blockade line for humanitarian relief.