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From the Liveblog of
Saturday, August 22, 2026
From the Liveblog of
Saturday, August 22, 2026
US says it has redirected 68 ships in its blockade of Iranian ports
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleUS Central Command says it has redirected 68 commercial vessels in an update on its blockade of Iranian ports.
CENTCOM says its forces have also “disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance” with the blockade.
U.S. Sailors observe an MH-60R Sea Hawk landing on the flight deck aboard USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is one of more than 20 warships supporting the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 21, U.S. forces have redirected 68 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure… pic.twitter.com/kpNJ8TzEqC
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) August 21, 2026
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