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U.S. Forces Disable Vessel Attempting to Enter Iranian Port, Violate Blockade

  • U.S. Central Command Public Affairs
  • April 19, 2026 | 0:34

U.S. forces operating in the Arabian Sea enforced naval blockade measures against an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to sail toward an Iranian port, April 19.