April 14, 2026
CENTCOM Says No Ships Passed Iran Port Blockade in First 24 Hours
Around 10,000 U.S. service members, more than a dozen naval ships, and more than 100 military aircraft are taking part in the blockade, CENTCOM says.
TL;DR
- No ships passed the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the first 24 hours.
- Six merchant vessels complied with U.S. direction to turn around and reenter an Iranian port.
- The blockade is being enforced impartially against vessels of all nations.
- U.S. forces are supporting freedom of navigation for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports.