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U.S. Sailors stand watch on the bridge of USS Ross (DDG 71).

Automated translation and editorial curation by WhenBuyPublished Aug 9, 2026, 09:41 PM UTC

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U.S. Central CommandAug 9, 5:40 PM ET

U.S. Sailors stand watch on the bridge of USS Ross (DDG 71). Ross is one of over 20 U.S. warships deployed to the Middle East supporting military missions, including strict enforcement of the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 9, CENTCOM has redirected 55 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 to ensure compliance.

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