US Navy tightens naval blockade on Iran, redirecting 12 ships and disabling one as strikes hit a 13th night amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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US CENTCOM rerouted nine vessels and disabled one in an Iran blockade escalation. Ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz by July 31, 2026 at 1.9% YES.