Iran regional confrontation

CENTCOM: 83 vessels redirected, 3 disabled, 2 boarded under Iran blockade

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MARITIME CONTROL
Location
Reported maritime corridor
Actors
United States · Iran
Importance
Standard

U.S. Central Command said that as of 30 August 2026, U.S. forces had redirected 83 commercial vessels, disabled 3, and boarded 2 while enforcing the blockade on traffic to and from Iranian ports.

Verification: Confirmed

Evidence: CENTCOM blockade tally as of Aug. 30

Official CENTCOM statement of blockade enforcement figures as of 30 August.