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Centcom says US has redirected 111 commercial vessels under Iran blockade
Centcom says US has redirected 111 commercial vessels under Iran blockade US Central Command says the US military has now “redirected” a total of 111 commercial vessels as part of its blockade on Iranian ports. Centcom updates show that 17 ships have been blocked over the past week, including two since yesterday.
28 May 2026, 17:09 UTCSource: Middle East Eye
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⚠️ This is a probabilistic forecast, not a guarantee. Accuracy is measured only on resolved scenarios; monitor confirmation indicators below.
A
Escalation— 74% model probability
Confirmation indicators
- ◆Iran's navy conducting drills in the Strait of Hormuz with heightened activity.
- ◆Increased US military presence in the region, including the deployment of additional warships.
- ◆Iran publicly threatening to block access to critical shipping lanes.
Horizon: 7–30 days
B
Status quo— 19% model probability
Confirmation indicators
- ◆Iran's navy conducting drills in the Strait of Hormuz with heightened activity.
- ◆Increased US military presence in the region, including the deployment of additional warships.
- ◆Iran publicly threatening to block access to critical shipping lanes.
Horizon: 7–30 days
C
De-escalation— 7% model probability
Confirmation indicators
- ◆Iran's navy conducting drills in the Strait of Hormuz with heightened activity.
- ◆Increased US military presence in the region, including the deployment of additional warships.
- ◆Iran publicly threatening to block access to critical shipping lanes.
Horizon: 7–30 days