After implementing the blockade on ships entering and departing Iranian ports, American forces halted economic trade going into and out of Iran by sea. U.S. Sailors, Marines, and Airmen remain positioned and ready to act against any vessels seeking to violate the blockade.

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Yesterday, an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel tried to evade the U.S. blockade after leaving Bandar Abbas, exiting the Strait of Hormuz, and transiting along the Iranian coastline. The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) successfully redirected the vessel, which is heading back to Iran.  

Ten vessels have now been turned around and ZERO ships have broken through since the start of the U.S. blockade on Monday.

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U.S. service members continue to monitor and patrol regional waters in support of the U.S. blockade on ships entering or exiting Iranian ports.

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U.S. Marines conduct live hoist training on the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli and its 3,500 Sailors and embarked Marines are executing the mission to blockade ships entering and departing Iranian ports.

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U.S. forces are focused, vigilant, and highly motivated as they execute a blockade on vessels attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports. After 72 hours of enforcement, 14 vessels have turned around to comply with the blockade at the direction of American forces.

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This morning, Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, addressed media at the Pentagon during a briefing on the blockade against ships attempting to enter or exit Iranian ports. He highlighted his most recent trip to the Middle East where he visited with U.S. service members and engaged regional allies and partners.

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USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) transits the Arabian Sea as the United States blockades Iran's ports and coastline. U.S. forces are NOT blockading the Strait of Hormuz. More than 10,000 American service members, 12+ ships, and 100+ aircraft have enforced the blockade in regional waters, ensuring that no vessels violate the President's proclamation.

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Audio🔊of a Sailor aboard USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), with video from the guided-missile destroyer’s embarked helicopter flying over the Gulf of Oman, as the U.S. Navy diverts a merchant vessel while enforcing the blockade on ships entering or departing Iranian ports. U.S. forces are prepared to sustain the blockade as long as it takes.

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U.S. forces are forward and ready across the Middle East, including America's 🇺🇸Air Force.

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons conduct a readiness flight in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

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