U.S. military says 100 ships redirected in past two months of Iran blockade
The U.S. military reports that it has successfully redirected 100 commercial vessels over the past two months as part of a blockade of Iranian ports. This action follows Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to U.S. and Israeli military strikes.
Why it matters
The blockade represents a significant escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, directly impacting global shipping and energy supply chains.
The U.S. military said on Saturday (September 13, 2026) that it has pushed back 100 commercial vessels in the past 60 days under its blockade of Iranian ports.
"ZERO ships have passed through the blockade without US forces allowing. American service members remain laser focused on this mission," U.S. Central Command said on X.
Iran blocked the strategic Strait of Hormuz after the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Tehran in late February.
In response, the United States has sought to prevent ships from travelling to and from Iranian ports to deprive Tehran of revenue.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in