CriticalForeign PolicyX (Twitter)·US Central Command (@CENTCOM)
A U.S. Navy MH-60 Sea Hawk hovers over the flight deck of USS Mason (DDG 87) as the ship enforces America's 🇺🇸steel wall blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 17, CENTCOM forces have redirected 64 commercial vessels, disabled 3, and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.

US Central Command forces are enforcing a "steel wall blockade" against Iran using naval vessels. This operation has involved redirecting, disabling, and boarding commercial vessels.
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Monday, August 17, 2026 at 01:06 PM EDT
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