The US diverted 55 commercial vessels and deployed more than 20 warships to enforce the blockade on Iranian ports.

The United States military has diverted 55 commercial vessels, disabled two watercraft, and boarded two others since the onset of a naval blockade targeting the ports and coastline of Iran. Additionally, more than 20 U.S. warships have been deployed to enforce the operation.

The actions are part of an ongoing naval blockade strategy led by Washington against Iran. The military figures and operational updates regarding the diverted and intercepted commercial ships were officially reported up to the date of August 9.