vessels

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Centcom says it had disabled nine vessels and redirected 135 more since since the blockade began on 13 April.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Iran launched strikes targeting Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain and declared the Strait of Hormuz shut to all vessels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It has repeatedly attacked commercial ships seeking to transit without its permission, and it set up an entity known as the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to try to charge vessels wanting to cross the waterway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“CENTCOM forces have disabled seven non-compliant vessels, redirected 134 ships that complied, and allowed 42 vessels supporting humanitarian aid to pass since initiating the blockade on April 13,” U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He watched the procession move off, Iphigenia leading with the image, Orestes and Pylades following, and attendants carrying vessels for the purifying rite.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton