IranArabian Sea
USS Tripoli conducts blockade training
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:25 UTC · 1 source
The U.S. military continues to enforce President Donald Trump's naval blockade of Iran, with the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA-7) operating in the Arabian Sea. CENTCOM has released footage showing U.S. Marines conducting live hoist training on the ship's flight deck. The USS Tripoli and its crew of 3,500 sailors and embarked Marines are actively executing the mission to blockade ships entering and departing Iranian ports.
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Crew: 3,500 Sailors and embarked Marines
Ship: USS Tripoli (LHA 7)
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:25 UTC · First reported: 13h ago
