US military says 87 vessels diverted so far in Strait of Hormuz

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US military says 87 vessels diverted so far in Strait of Hormuz

3 September 2026 21:51 BST

US Central Command (Centcom) said it has redirected a total of 87 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid the naval blockade of Iran.

Centcom also said in its update that it has disabled three ships so far and boarded another two to ensure “total compliance” with the blockade.

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