Centcom says 144 vessels redirected under 'ironclad' Iran blockade

Live Blog Update| Israeli Elections 1 November 2026 00:58 GMT The United States Central Command has said that as of 31 October, its forces have redirected 144 commercial vessels as part of its "ironclad" naval blockade against Iran. In a post on X, Centcom said the vessels had been redirected “to ensure compliance” and the George Washington aircraft carrier was supporting enforcement of the blockade. Today’s latest total is an increase from the 135 ships that earlier this month Centcom said had been turned around since the blockade of Iranian ports was announced in mid-July. A U.S. Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk takes off from the flight deck of USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the aircraft carrier supports enforcement of America’s ironclad blockade against Iran. As of Oct. 31, U.S. forces have redirected 144 commercial vessels to ensure compliance. https://t.co/6o9LmIOaT4 — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) October 31, 2026