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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