US Navy enforces blockade, diverts 27 vessels

The U.S. Navy is actively enforcing its blockade of Iranian ports, with CENTCOM announcing on April 20 that American forces have directed a total of 27 vessels to change course since the operation began. The announcement included that two Iranian-linked vessels attempting to violate the blockade were likely forced to turn around. This enforcement action underscores the ongoing pressure campaign against Iran's maritime trade.