Archive · 2 Aug 2026
US Central Command Redirects 35 Vessels in Iran Blockade
The U.S. Central Command said that on August 2, 2026, it moved 35 commercial ships away from a certain area in the Arabian Sea.
It also stopped two ships from moving and checked two more ships.
These actions were part of a U.S. plan to block Iran from shipping goods.
A fighter jet from the USS Abraham Lincoln was used to help with the operation.
The U.S. did not say which ships were involved or why exactly they were stopped.
The move shows the U.S. is keeping a close eye on shipping near Iran.
The U.S. wants to make sure Iran cannot use the sea for trade.
The operation is part of a larger effort to enforce a blockade.
The U.S. has not given more details about the ships or the reasons for each action.
U.S. Central Command redirected 35 commercial vessels in the Arabian Sea.
Two vessels were disabled and two were boarded by U.S. forces.
The actions support the U.S. blockade against Iran.
An F‑35C stealth fighter jet launched from USS Abraham Lincoln during the operation.
No further details were released about the vessels or circumstances.
- Who
- U.S. Central Command
- What
- Redirected 35 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2
- When
- August 2, 2026
- Where
- Arabian Sea
- Why
- Support the U.S. blockade against Iran
- Operation
- Iran blockade enforcement
- Vessels redirected
- 35
- Vessels disabled
- 2
- Vessels boarded
- 2
- Date
- August 2, 2026
- Carrier
- USS Abraham Lincoln
- Aircraft
- F-35C stealth fighter jet