CENTCOM denies reports of ships evading blockade

As of Wednesday, U.S. Central Command says U.S. forces have directed 29 vessels to turn around or return to port as part of the U.S. blockade against Iran – one more than yesterday’s update.

CENTCOM in a post on X disputed reporting about ships getting through the blockade.

“Over past 24 hours, media reports have alleged that several commercial ships evaded the blockade, citing M/V Hero II, M/V Hedy, and M/V Dorena as examples. These reports are inaccurate,” CENTCOM wrote.

CENTCOM said the first two tankers are anchored in Iran after they were intercepted by U.S. forces, and a Navy destroyer in the Indian Ocean is escorting the Dorena to return to port after it tried to “violate the blockade.”