The United States Central Command has reported significant disruptions to commercial maritime traffic in the Arabian Sea, with dozens of vessels redirected and several others disabled during operations involving the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that 35 commercial vessels were redirected during military operations conducted in the Arabian Sea, according to a statement posted on social media. The operations resulted in additional incidents involving merchant shipping, with two vessels reported disabled and two others boarded by military personnel.
The operations were carried out as the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier transited through the Arabian Sea. CENTCOM indicated that these activities were part of broader U.S. efforts to maintain what it described as a blockade against Iran in the region.
During the carrier operations, a U.S. Marine Corps F-35C stealth fighter jet was launched from the USS Abraham Lincoln, demonstrating the military capabilities deployed in the area. The specific circumstances surrounding the vessel disruptions and the identities of the affected commercial ships have not been disclosed in available reports.
