U.S. Military Enforces Blockade of Iranian Ports as CENTCOM Reports No Breaches in First 24 Hours

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a post on X that American forces have begun enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports, with more than 10,000 personnel, over a dozen warships, and dozens of aircraft deployed to the operation.

• CENTCOM said no ships from Iranian ports made it past the blockade during the first 24 hours.
• Six merchant vessels complied with U.S. direction and turned around to re-enter Iranian ports.
• The blockade applies to vessels of all nations entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas.
• U.S. forces said freedom of navigation remains in place for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to non-Iranian ports.
• The operation includes naval, air, and surveillance assets supporting enforcement across the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.
• The update was shared publicly by CENTCOM alongside operational details a list of deployed assets.

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