US says 15 humanitarian ships allowed through Iran blockade

The US military has allowed 15 merchant vessels carrying “humanitarian aid” to pass through since a blockade on Iranian ports began, according to a US Central Command social media post on X.

CENTCOM said the vessels included ships permitted to dock in Iranian ports as well as those allowed to leave Iranian waters for open seas.

"US forces have redirected 67 commercial vessels and disabled four others to ensure compliance since the blockade began on April 13," CENTCOM said.