The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Monday that American military forces continue operations supporting the ongoing blockade against Iran, with 121 commercial vessels redirected and five disabled to ensure compliance.
In a statement on social media platform X, CENTCOM confirmed that the vessels were redirected and disabled as of Monday, June 1. The post stated: "Thousands of U.S. service members at sea, in the skies, and from land are supporting the ongoing U.S. blockade against Iran. As of June 1, CENTCOM forces have redirected 121 commercial vessels and disabled 5 to ensure compliance."
The announcement comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, where a fragile ceasefire remains uncertain. Diplomatic engagements between Iran and the US continue in an effort to achieve a complete settlement to the three-month-old conflict.
US President Donald Trump has requested additional revisions to a proposed agreement with Iran aimed at extending the ceasefire, according to CBS News. The latest draft outlines a 60-day halt to hostilities, steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and a framework to restart talks on Iran's nuclear program. No formal agreement has been announced.
A high-level White House meeting on Friday intended to reach a "final determination" ended without a decision. Trump stated that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons remains non-negotiable. He told Fox News: "The one guarantee I have to have is that there will be no nuclear weapons." He added that he was in "no hurry" to finalise a deal.
The current proposal also addresses Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium. If talks advance, Iran could regain access to billions in frozen assets through sanctions relief.
Earlier, CENTCOM reported that US forces successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American personnel stationed in Kuwait. In a previous post on X, CENTCOM said: "Last night at 11 p.m. ET, U.S. forces successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American forces based in Kuwait. These missiles were immediately defeated and no American personnel were harmed. U.S. Central Command remains vigilant and will continue to protect our forces from Iranian aggression while supporting the ongoing ceasefire."
