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Ahmad al-Sharaa  ·  2026-09-09 00:00

U.S. military diverts 94 commercial vessels under blockade of Iranian ports

Washington, Sept. 8 (SANA)The U.S. military has diverted 94 commercial vessels as part of its enforcement of a naval blockade onIranian ports, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said.U.S. forceshad also disabled three vessels and boarded two others to ensure compliance with instructions as of Sept. 7, CENTCOM said in a statement posted on X.The latest figures mark an increase from Sunday, when the U.S. military said it had diverted 92 commercial vessels under the blockade.More than 20 U.S. warships are taking part in the operation, including thedestroyer USS Ross.