U.S. Central Command (U.S. military command for the Middle East) said the vessel returned to Iran under naval escort after 37 ships were forced to reroute following the blockade’s start on April 13.
The U.S. military intercepted a merchant ship in the Arabian Sea amid disruption caused by an Iran port blockade that began at 10 a.m. ET on April 13, according to Trump. U.S. Central Command (U.S. military command for the Middle East) said the ship later returned to Iran under naval escort. The incident comes as 37 vessels have been forced to reroute, underscoring how maritime chokepoints and regional security actions can quickly affect commercial shipping flows and broader market logistics.