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A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet is refueled during a patrol over regional…

Automated translation and editorial curation by WhenBuyPublished Aug 5, 2026, 05:23 PM UTC

Original report: U.S. Central CommandEditorial policy

U.S. Central CommandAug 5, 1:22 PM ET

A U.S. Air Force F-16 fighter jet is refueled during a patrol over regional waters in the Middle East while the U.S. continues enforcement of the blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 5, CENTCOM forces have redirected 48 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2.

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