CENTCOM announced that a US F-35C jet was launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea as part of the blockade against Iran. As of August 2, CENTCOM reported redirecting 35 vessels, disabling 2, and boarding 2 others.
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In a statement on X, CENTCOM mentioned that, as of August 2, they had redirected 35 commercial vessels, disabled two, and boarded two more as part of this operation. However, they did not disclose additional details about the vessels or the circumstances surrounding these 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
This update comes against the backdrop of increased US military operations in the region, with CENTCOM emphasizing ongoing maritime enforcement activities in support of the blockade against Iran.
