U.S. Central Command says it successfully blocked all vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas in the first 24 hours of President Donald Trump’s blockade.
CENTCOM says the blockade is being enforced “impartially against vessels of all nations” entering an exiting Iranian ports. It added that six merchant vessels complied with U.S. directions to turn around,
More than 10,000 U.S. servicemembers are participating in the blockade, including over 100 aircraft and 18 warships.
