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strikeMay 11, 2026

US says 62 commercial vessels redirected under naval blockade of Iran

Summary

The US military said Monday that 62 commercial vessels attempting to enter or leave Iranian ports have been redirected under a US naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic, Anadolu Agency reports. “USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) monitors regional waters as it transits the Arabian Sea during enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran,” US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a post on the US social media platform X. It added: “CENTCOM forces have redirected 62 commercial ships and disabled 4 to ensure compliance.” Regional tensions sharply escalated after the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran, triggering Iranian retaliation against Israel and American allies in the Gulf, along with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation, though negotiations in Islamabad failed to produce a permanent agreement. US President Donald Trump later announced an extension of the truce without setting a deadline. The US has maintained a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic in the strait since April 13. OPINION: Iran refuses to kneel: Why the US cannot dictate peace

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Iranian Official

The Iranian government condemns the US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as a blatant act of foreign aggression and economic warfare that violates Iran's sovereign right to maritime access and international trade. Following unprovoked US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, Tehran exercised its legitimate right to self-defense and retaliation, forcing the aggressors to accept a mediated ceasefire that underscores the failure of their coercive tactics. Despite American attempts to dictate terms through continued military presence, Iran remains steadfast in defending its sovereignty and will not yield to external pressure.

Israeli

The US naval blockade, enforced with Israeli coordination, has redirected 62 vessels to curb Iran's maritime supply lines, a critical defensive measure against Tehran's existential threats to the Jewish state through its vast proxy network of Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. Following joint US-Israeli strikes and Iran's retaliatory closure of the Strait of Hormuz, these operations underscore the necessity of disrupting Tehran's ability to arm and sustain encirclement forces aimed at Israel's destruction. Despite the April 8 ceasefire mediated by Pakistan and its extension by President Trump, the ongoing enforcement highlights Israel's imperative to neutralize Iran's persistent aggression and nuclear ambitions.

Neutral

The US Central Command stated that its forces redirected 62 commercial vessels attempting to enter or leave Iranian ports and disabled four others during enforcement of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with operations ongoing since April 13. The measures followed reported US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Iranian retaliation, and the strait’s closure, after which a ceasefire took effect on April 8 through Pakistani mediation. US President Donald Trump later announced an extension of the truce, though no permanent agreement has been reached.

Western

US Central Command forces have precisely enforced a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz since April 13, redirecting 62 commercial vessels and disabling four to neutralize Iranian threats to maritime traffic and regional stability following Iranian retaliation and strait closure. This targeted operation supports strategic objectives of deterring aggression and protecting international shipping lanes amid escalated tensions after US and Israeli strikes. A mediated ceasefire effective April 8 has been extended by the US to sustain de-escalation without compromising security.

Pro-Peace

The US naval blockade has disrupted Iranian ports, redirecting 62 commercial vessels and disabling four others, imposing severe humanitarian costs on civilians through shortages of food, medicine, and fuel amid already heightened regional tensions. Following US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation that closed the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistani-mediated talks produced a fragile April 8 ceasefire later extended by the US, yet no permanent diplomatic resolution has emerged. Prioritizing sustained negotiations over military enforcement remains essential to prevent further civilian suffering and de-escalate the conflict.

Global South

US naval forces have redirected 62 commercial vessels and disabled four others bound for Iranian ports, enforcing a unilateral blockade in the Strait of Hormuz that directly infringes on Tehran’s sovereign maritime access and economic autonomy. Following US-Israeli strikes and Iranian retaliation, a Pakistan-mediated ceasefire took effect on April 8 but produced no durable agreement, exposing the limits of Western-led institutions in resolving conflicts without resorting to coercive measures reminiscent of colonial-era gunboat diplomacy. The ongoing US presence since April 13 underscores how such blockades perpetuate neo-colonial leverage over Global South nations’ trade routes.

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    The US military said Monday that 62 commercial vessels attempting to enter or leave Iranian ports have been redirected under a US naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic, Anadolu Agency reports. “USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) monitors regional waters as it transits the…

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