politics
April 15, 2026
Not a single ship from Iran overcame US blockade, CENTCOM says
Six merchant vessels complied with direction from US forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman
TL;DR
- CENTCOM alleges no ships successfully passed the US marine blockade of Iranian ports.
- Over 10,000 US personnel, warships, and aircraft are involved in the mission.
- During the first 24 hours, no ships made it past the blockade.
- Six merchant vessels were instructed by US forces to turn around and re-enter an Iranian port.
- The blockade is enforced impartially against vessels of all nations.
- US forces are supporting freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports.
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