CENTCOM forces have redirected 20 commercial vessels, disabled two ships, and boarded two others as part of intensified enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran. This maritime confrontation between the United States and Iran is unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman. The blockade, reimposed on June 18, 2026 after being lifted, now includes physical interventions in shipping lanes. Market pricing reflects a 20.5% probability of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait closure by September 30, up from 16% twenty-four hours ago.
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