US carriers avoid Strait of Hormuz amid blockade

A New York Times report, amplified by Iran's IRGC Cyber Corps, states that even the most powerful US aircraft carriers are no longer patrolling near the narrow Strait of Hormuz. This operational shift is a direct result of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports, as the confined waters offer minimal room for maneuvering and almost zero warning time against drones or missiles fired from close range. Military experts believe US ships enforcing the blockade will likely remain outside the strait, operating from the Gulf of Oman or the Arabian Sea. The report highlights the persistent tactical vulnerability of large warships in the strategic chokepoint.