US Navy intercepts tenth Iranian vessel amid blockade

U.S. Central Command reported that a US warship forced an Iranian vessel attempting to exit Bandar Abbas through the Strait of Hormuz to turn back, marking the tenth interception since the blockade began. The US Navy has so far turned back ten Iranian ships, with none succeeding in breaking the seal. The White House declined to provide a timeline for when the naval blockade will end, emphasizing the policy’s focus on restricting tankers and ships serving Iran’s economy. The operation continues as US forces maintain a heightened presence in the region.