U.S. forces redirect over 30 vessels in Iranian port blockade

12 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 24

U.S. Central Command reports more than 30 ships have been redirected, with some boarded and at least one placed under naval escort.
The operation is part of a broader U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports, with ongoing interceptions and vessel turnarounds in key maritime regions.
U.S. officials state the blockade aims to pressure Iran on its nuclear program and end the war, with additional naval assets prepared to join and the blockade set to continue indefinitely.

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