The US reports that more than 80 commercial vessels have been diverted since the resumption of the blockade against Iran.

The United States military reported that it has diverted more than 80 commercial vessels, immobilized three ships, and boarded two others as part of an ongoing naval blockade targeting Iranian ports and coastlines. These actions, confirmed by military officials as of August 30, represent a significant escalation in maritime enforcement operations in the region since the reintroduction of the blockade against Iran.

The operations reflect a sustained effort by U.S. forces to exert pressure through maritime interdiction. By controlling commercial traffic near Iranian waters, the U.S. military aims to enforce its blockade, impacting both international shipping routes and the operational capacity of Iranian maritime activity.