57 Commercial Ships Redirected, 3 Disabled During Iranian Port Blockade, CENTCOM Says
May 08, 2026
(FOX NEWS) — U.S. Central Command said Friday that American forces have so far “redirected 57 commercial vessels and disabled 3 to prevent the ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports.”
CENTCOM made the announcement alongside a video showing photos of the USS Truxton, USS Rafael Peralta an
d USS Mason – three U.S. warships that came under fire by Iran on Thursday.
“The three destroyers are currently sailing in the Arabian Sea supporting the blockade against Iran,” CENTCOM added.
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