US Navy conducts Arabian Sea blockade ops

U.S. Central Command has released new photos of sailors and Marines aboard the USS Rushmore enforcing the naval blockade in the Arabian Sea.

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Arabian Sea

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Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 00:13 UTC

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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released new imagery showing sailors and Marines aboard the dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) conducting blockade operations in the Arabian Sea. The photos depict the Whidbey Island-class vessel operating as part of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, supporting the enforcement of the ongoing U.S. naval blockade against Iran. This visual release serves as a public demonstration of continued U.S. military presence and activity in the region.

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19 Apr@sentdefender

CENTCOM has released new photos specifically from the USS Rushmore (LSD-47), a Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship operating with the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group.

e/eineurope · topic · T-01124cycle Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 00:13 UTC · first reported 19 Apr