US Navy intercepts tenth Iranian vessel in blockade

U.S. Central Command reported that the destroyer USS Spruance forced an Iranian vessel attempting to exit Bandar‑Abbas through the Strait of Hormuz to turn back, marking the tenth ship intercepted since the blockade began. The operation aims to prevent tankers and cargo ships that support Iran's economy from reaching open waters. The White House declined to give a timeline for ending the naval blockade, while administration spokesperson Livitt reiterated U.S. commitment to free navigation for vessels not tied to Iran's strategic interests. The U.S. continues to enforce the blockade with a substantial naval presence in the region.