The U.S. military said Friday that it has redirected 57 commercial vessels and disabled four others as part of a blockade aimed at preventing ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports.

Axar.az informs that U.S Central Command shared the update on X alongside photos of the USS Truxtun, the USS Rafael Peralta and the USS Mason – destroyers currently positioned in the Arabian Sea in support of the blockade.

"Photos of USS Truxtun (DDG 103), USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115), and USS Mason (DDG 87) operating in the Middle East. The three destroyers are currently sailing in the Arabian Sea supporting the blockade against Iran. As of today, CENTCOM forces have redirected 57 commercial vessels and disabled 4 to prevent the ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports," the statement reads.