US Central Command (Centcom) has publicly confirmed its ongoing naval operations aimed at enforcing a blockade against Iran. According to an official statement released via social media, the US military has deployed more than 20 warships to the region to maintain this maritime pressure.

Centcom reported that these naval forces have successfully redirected 68 commercial vessels to date. Additionally, the military operation has involved more aggressive tactical measures, including the disabling of three vessels and the boarding of two others. These actions are taking place against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions, as the United States continues to threaten the implementation of what it describes as the 'toughest sanctions in history' against the Iranian government.

While the report provides specific figures regarding the number of ships affected, it does not detail the specific locations of these boardings or the criteria used to identify which commercial vessels are subject to redirection. The report frames these actions as a direct enforcement of a blockade, signaling a significant escalation in maritime security efforts in the region.