US Central Command (Centcom) said on Monday that the US navy has redirected 64 commercial ships during its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz since mid-July, two more than its last announcement on Friday.

It added that three vessels have been disabled and two were boarded “to ensure compliance”.

A U.S. Navy MH-60 Sea Hawk hovers over the flight deck of USS Mason (DDG 87) as the ship enforces America's 🇺🇸steel wall blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 17, CENTCOM forces have redirected 64 commercial vessels, disabled 3, and boarded 2 to ensure compliance. pic.twitter.com/6DRDqmX3v3

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) August 17, 2026