Defense

US has redirected 58 and disabled 4 tankers during Hormuz blockade: CENTCOM

By David Zimmermann
Published May 9, 2026 12:53pm ET | Updated May 9, 2026 12:53pm ET
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The U.S. Navy has redirected 58 commercial vessels and disabled 4 Iranian tankers since launching a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz last month.

U.S. Central Command provided an update on Saturday as the war with Iran remains unresolved.

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