81 Vessels Diverted, 4 Disabled Amid Iran Blockade: CENTCOM

The U.S. military released an update on its blockade of Iranian ports on Monday.

The Ateela 2 Oil Tanker boat navigates the sea on Qeshm Island, Iran, in the Strait of Hormuz, on April 28, 2026. Asghar Besharati/Getty Images

U.S. military officials on Monday said that 84 ships were diverted to and from Iranian ports as the United States continues to enforce a blockade against Iran.

In a post on X, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said that another four ships were disabled by the military during the blockade, which has lasted more than a month.