US to begin enforcing maritime blockade on Iran on Tuesday
The U.S. military will begin enforcing a maritime blockade on Iran on Tuesday, the U.S. Navy-led Joint Maritime Information Center said on Monday.
The blockade, covering all of Iran’s ports, oil terminals and coastal areas, will be enforced for all vessel traffic — regardless of flag — from 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 14, the center said in an advisory.
“Any vessel suspected of entering or departing the blockaded area without authorization is subject to interception, diversion, and capture. Non-compliant vessels may be legally compelled with force,” the statement said.
The center said neutral transit through the Strait of Hormuz heading to or from non-Iranian destinations will not be impeded.
The U.S. military will begin enforcing a maritime blockade on Iran starting at 4 p.m. EST on July 14. This blockade will cover all of Iran's ports, oil terminals, and coastal areas, allowing for interception of unauthorized vessels. However, neutral transit through the Strait of Hormuz will remain unaffected.
- The U.S. military will enforce a maritime blockade on Iran.
- The blockade covers all of Iran's ports, oil terminals, and coastal areas.
- Any vessel entering or departing the blockaded area without authorization is subject to interception.
- Neutral transit through the Strait of Hormuz will not be impeded.