Iran naval blockade: Centcom says 101 vessels redirected

Live Blog Update| War on Iran 14 September 2026 05:29 BST US forces have redirected 101 commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz as part of the ongoing naval blockade of Iran as of 13 September, US Central Command (Centcom) said. The blockade on Iranian ports was reinstated in July following the breakdown of talks between Washington and Tehran. A U.S. Sailor signals to the pilot of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of USS John Paul Jones (DDG 53) as the guided-missile destroyer continues enforcing the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Sept. 13, U.S. forces have redirected 101 commercial vessels to ensure… pic.twitter.com/Gb9Tvvn1FA — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) September 13, 2026