US redirects 50 commercial vessels since beginning of Iran blockade — command

TASS · May 04, 2026 · 83 words

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that 50 merchant ships have been redirected since the start of a naval blockade of Iran on April 13. CENTCOM stated that all ships heading to or from ports in the Islamic Republic will be blocked to ensure compliance.

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“The US military has redirected 50 merchant ships since the establishment of the naval blockade of Iran on April 13”

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Multiple independent web search results confirm the establishment of a naval blockade of Iran on April 13 and the redirection of merchant vessels. One source explicitly mentions the redirection of 50 commercial vessels, while another mentions 45, both supporting the core claim of a large-scale redirection effort following the blockade.

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web search NEUTRAL — US redirects 50 commercial vessels since beginning of Iran blockade — command.
https://tass.com/world/2126401

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web search NEUTRAL — The US naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in force. The US has said no ships passed through its blockade in the first 24 hours, and six merchant vessels turned around after "direction from US for…
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cp9vm5ezxz4t

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web search NEUTRAL — The US announced a blockade of Iranian ports last month after peace talks in Pakistan failed to achieve a breakthrough. The US Central Command, responsible for US forces in the Middle East, said it ha…
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/02/trump-us-navy-…

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“the Central Command of the US Armed Forces (CENTCOM) [said] 'As of today, 50 commercial vessels have been redirected by US forces to ensure compliance,' it said on X.”

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The claim that CENTCOM stated 50 commercial vessels were redirected to ensure compliance is supported by web search results reporting on the blockade and the specific numbers provided by the command.

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web search NEUTRAL — CENTCOM commander visits troops in the Middle East U.S. Navy Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, engages with troops during an awards presentation at a base in the Middle East. Coo…
https://www.centcom.mil/

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web search NEUTRAL — United States Central Command (CENTCOM) is a key unified combatant command of the U.S. Department of War, responsible for a volatile and strategically vital region spanning the Middle East, Central As…
https://www.centcom.mil/ABOUT-US/

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 9, 2026 · U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commenced Operation Epic Fury at the direction of the President of the United States. CENTCOM forces are striking targets to dismantle the Iranian regime's…
https://www.centcom.mil/OPERATIONS-AND-EXERCISES/Epic-Fury/

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“CENTCOM said that they will block the movement of all ships heading to the ports of the Islamic Republic, as well as those trying to sail from its shores.”

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Web search results confirm the existence of a US naval blockade of Iranian ports and the active redirection of ships to ensure compliance, which aligns with the claim that CENTCOM is blocking movement to and from the ports of the Islamic Republic.

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