The United States military has reported that 31 ships were redirected or sent back to port during a naval blockade against Iran. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), most of the vessels involved were oil tankers, and the majority complied with US instructions to change course or return.

CENTCOM stated that the blockade operation involves around 10,000 US troops, 17 warships, and more than a hundred aircraft. The military shared the update through a message on social media, emphasizing that most ships followed the directives issued by US forces.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, did not specify the duration or geographic scope of the blockade but confirmed that it forms part of a broader US military operation targeting Iranian maritime activities.