The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has released data regarding its maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane. According to the report, US forces have intervened with 99 vessels since the middle of July, coinciding with the reimposition of a US-led blockade on Iranian ports.

Of the total vessels affected, 94 were redirected away from their original paths, three were disabled, and two were boarded by US personnel. These figures represent a significant increase in maritime activity and enforcement in the region. The US military maintains that these actions are necessary to enforce the blockade, which is intended to restrict trade and economic activity associated with Iranian ports.

While the US military has provided these statistics, there has been no immediate comment or verification from Iranian authorities or the commercial shipping companies involved. The lack of secondary reporting makes it difficult to determine the specific circumstances surrounding the boarding of the two vessels or the criteria used to identify which ships were redirected. The Strait of Hormuz remains a high-tension area, and these operations reflect the ongoing efforts by the US to exert economic pressure on Iran through maritime control.