16 APR 2026
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US Navy interdicts vessel breaching Iran blockade

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 21:16 UTC · 2 sources

New audio and aerial footage from the Gulf of Oman shows the US Navy actively enforcing its blockade of Iran. The USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) diverted a commercial vessel attempting to reach or depart from an Iranian port, underscoring the daily operational reality of the maritime interdiction campaign. This incident follows recent deployments of additional US warships to the region to tighten the blockade's grip. The enforcement actions are part of the Trump administration's broader pressure strategy on Tehran.

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1h ago@Osint613

New audio and aerial footage from the USS Michael Murphy provides direct evidence of a vessel diversion in the Gulf of Oman.

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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 21:16 UTC · First reported: 2h ago