Tightening Naval Blockade 2026: CENTCOM Inspects "Blue Star III" and Diverts 39 Ships to Enforce Iran Port Embargo

 U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the redirection of 39 vessels to enforce the ongoing blockade on Iranian ports. Marines conducted a search of the commercial ship "Blue Star III" in the Arabian Sea due to suspicions of violating the embargo. The ship was released after investigators confirmed it would not stop at any Iranian ports, with CENTCOM reaffirming its commitment to maintaining rigorous naval surveillance across the region.