CENTCOM reported a US F-35C launched from USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, supporting the Iran blockade. As of Aug 2, CENTCOM redirected 35 vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.
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In a post on X, CENTCOM said that, as of August 2, it had redirected 35 commercial vessels, disabled two vessels, and boarded two others as part of the operation. However, it did not provide further details on the vessels involved or the circumstances surrounding the actions.
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35C stealth fighter jet launches from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) as the aircraft carrier transits the Arabian Sea and supports the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 2, CENTCOM has redirected 35 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2. pic.twitter.com/Bh84WHh3nu
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) August 2, 2026
The update comes amid heightened U.S. military operations in the region, with CENTCOM highlighting ongoing maritime enforcement activities in support of the blockade against Iran.