CENTCOM: US has intercepted 75 merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

WORLD15.05.2026
CENTCOM: US has intercepted 75 merchant vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

To date, the US Armed Forces have diverted 75 merchant vessels and disabled 4 ships as part of the naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.

“Elchi” reports that this was stated in a post by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on the “X” social network.

At the same time, it was noted that an “MH-60R Sea Hawk” helicopter is conducting surveillance over the Arabian Sea.

“As US forces ensure compliance with the naval blockade against Iran, an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter has launched from the deck of the USS Rafael Peralta (DDG-115) in the Arabian Sea,” the statement said.