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. By CNBC-TV18 August 2, 2026, 9:17:42 PM IST (Published)
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The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said a US Marine Corps F-35C stealth fighter jet launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier as it transited the Arabian Sea in support of the US blockade against Iran. 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
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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. Home World News US redirects 35 commercial vessels as Iran blockade continues
